Every Last Word Is Jesus Worth It?
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Mar 27, 2026 
Philip Ryken, Reformed Bible teacher and pastor, explores Luke 18's challenge of giving everything for Christ. He discusses whether costly obedience is worth it, Peter’s question about rewards, Jesus’ promise of manyfold return and eternal life, the present blessings of the kingdom, missionary sacrifice, and why Jesus’ own suffering shows we are worth the cross.
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Following Jesus Means Choosing Him Over All
- Following Jesus means choosing him instead of any earthly treasure as the defining allegiance of your life.
- Philip Ryken contrasts the rich man who clung to possessions with the disciples who left everything, showing repentance plus faith equals true surrender.
Renew Your Covenant With Christ
- Do publicly and privately renew your commitment to Christ by confessing helplessness and relying on his blood alone for salvation.
- Ryken cites Thomas Boston's covenant renewal prayer as a concrete pattern of surrender and lifelong service to God.
Kingdom Sacrifice Pays Both Now And Forever
- Sacrifices for God's kingdom bring both present and future rewards; Jesus promises 'many times more' now and eternal life later.
- Ryken explains the church becomes your new, larger family and Christ himself replaces losses with Himself as true treasure.