Part 3 - There is a Death to Die
Luke 14:26, 9:23-24; Matthew 7:21-23 

4 Important Truths to Notice
1.	Right INTERPRETATION
5 Rules of Biblical Hermeneutics
a.	The Rule of Definition - What do the words mean?
b.	The Rule of Context - Every word must be understood in light of the words that come before and after it.
c.	The Rule of Historical Background - Spiritual principles are timeless but can’t be appreciated without some knowledge of the background.
d.	The Rule of Logic - Does the interpretation make sense? If it makes sense, make no other sense. 1 Peter 5:8
e.	The Rule of Unity - It must be consistent with the rest of Scripture.
2.	An Open INVITATION
Luke 14:26; John 7:37; Matthew 11:28-29
3.	An Intentional EXAGGERATION
Luke 14:26; Matthew 10:37
How can we love Jesus most?
a.	A deeper knowledge OF Him
John 6:39
b.	A Strong Affection FOR Him
c.	An Obedience TO Him
John 14:15
4.	A Complete EXPLANATION
Luke 14:26
Putting Jesus First in 3 Areas 
a.	Jesus First, Before RELATIONSHIPS
b.	Jesus First, Before REPUTATION
Galatians 3:13; Hebrews 12:2
c.	Jesus First, Before RESOLUTIONS

Answering The Masters Call Part 3

The Home Church of Lodi