The cost of discipleship is seen most clearly in the humility of Christ's birth and his obedience to the Father even unto death.

Jesus reveals himself as both the suffering Servant and glorious Son of Man who must suffer, die, and rise again to establish His kingdom through sacrifice rather than force.

Jesus' provision of physical bread foreshadows His provision for our deepest spiritual needs.

Jesus, through his death and resurrection, has the divine right to delegate his authority and power to his people for his mission.

Jesus has absolute power to save all who trust in him.

Jesus has authority to command and control the spiritual powers of darkness and enable our mission to bring his hope to the hopeless.

Jesus demonstrates his sovereignty over all storms to build our faith in his salvation.

Jesus, the Word, is to be heard, loved, and obeyed.

Jesus, the ultimate unlikely servant, redeems and empowers unlikely people by His Spirit through His life, death, and resurrection to advance God's kingdom.

Because Christ forgave our immeasurable debt, we are empowered to love God fervently and extend grace to even the greatest sinners, reflecting the transformative power of God's mercy in our lives.