In addition to the New International Version (2011) of the Bible, the following resources were used to help write this sermon: Fred B. Craddock, Luke in the Interpretation Commentary, pp. 180-83; Joel Gregory, Come at All Cost, But Count the Cost, from www.gregoryministries.com; William Hendriksen, The Gospel of Luke in the New Testament Commentary, pp. 734-38; R. Kent Hughes, Luke, Volume Two in the Preaching the Word Commentary, pp. 123-29.