Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible Study The True Cost of Following Jesus | The Gospels | Mark 6:13–29
Jan 23, 2026
What does it truly cost to follow Jesus? The discussion explores the tension between surrender and comfort, pondering what sacrifices can feel too great. John's courageous stand against Herod contrasts sharply with Herod's fearful compromise, challenging listeners to evaluate their own commitments. The conversation dives into implications of discipleship, linking mission with potential martyrdom. Insights from Bonhoeffer on costly grace reveal the deeper comfort in embracing a life of discipleship, despite the challenges ahead.
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Price Tag Moment In A Coat Shop
- Jeff Parrott describes finding a perfect winter coat until the price tag made him walk away.
- The story illustrates how seeing a cost can end our desire to pursue something valuable.
Mark's Sandwich Links Mission And Cost
- The Markan sandwich frames John the Baptist's death between the sending and return of the disciples.
- This structure links discipleship, mission, and the inevitable cost of following Jesus.
Truth-Telling That Leads To Martyrdom
- John the Baptist's commitment to truth directly led to his martyrdom.
- His willingness to pay that price models the kind of costly discipleship Mark highlights.
