Have you ever been a fan? 
A fan is an enthusiastic admirer.  In the Gospels, Jesus never seemed too interested in fans. Fans are close enough "to the show" to receive the benefits, but not close enough to require sacrifice.
Jesus is looking for FOLLOWERS, not FANS. 
We need to take a step from fandom, and become fully committed followers of Jesus Christ.

Not a Fan 4
Ice- What is your favorite thing to get at a concession stand?

We read about Jesus handing out free bread. Q- What does this story have to say about our lives and commitment to Christ?
Relationships take commitment and sacrifice.  
If you ever played little league baseball you will perhaps remember that after every game the concession stand would give free treats to the players. At times, young players on the field would think about what candy they would receive, rather than focusing effort for their team sport. After the game, win or lose, the players would line up and slap hands for good sportmanship, and then they would make a deadsprint to the concession stand.  The sacrifice to beat the line would often outweigh the sacrifice on the diamond.
We often want the candy rather than the commitment.  Q- Do you agree?  How is this seen in day to day life? 
Q- Do you think most people just want the benefit of a relationship with God or are they really making sacrifices?
Q- We value transperency here at Connect Group.  So honestly.. Does anyone own a SNUGGIE?  If so tell us about it.
Regardless of what you think about Snuggies, they are comfortable. As of 2009 over 20 million people have worn the snuggie sleeved blanket.  We like comfort.
We read Luke 9:57-62 where Jesus invited people to follow Him.  All of them where fans of Jesus, yet WHY did none of them follow Him?  [comfort]
Following Jesus is not comfortable. Q- What are some uncomfortable things about being a fully committed follower of Jesus?

Is following Jesus costing you anything?  Are you just a fan or a follower?  What comfort will you give up in following Jesus tonight?

Luke 9:57-62 57 As they were walking along the road, a man said to him, “I will follow you wherever you go.”

58 Jesus replied, “Foxes have dens and birds have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay his head.”

59 He said to another man, “Follow me.”

But he replied, “Lord, first let me go and bury my father.”

60 Jesus said to him, “Let the dead bury their own dead, but you go and proclaim the kingdom of God.”

61 Still another said, “I will follow you, Lord; but first let me go back and say goodbye to my family.”

62 Jesus replied, “No one who puts a hand to the plow and looks back is fit for service in the kingdom of God.”

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