Overview

The Lesson Overview is basically an outline . . . Think of it as the "nuts and bolts" of each lesson.

Biblical Passage While other passages often find their way into a lesson, the biblical passage is the main focus.

Supporting Scripture The supporting scripture often provides context to, gives additional insight to, or reiterates the message of the biblical passage in additional places of Scripture.

Memory Verse The memory verse is a key verse that illustrates the biblical truth of the lesson. It usually originates from the biblical passage but may be from an additional passage.

Biblical Truth The biblical truth is the central foundation of the lesson. It comes directly from the biblical passage and drives the formation of learning goals.

Context The context section gives the context of the current lesson in regards to its surrounding lessons. It may also provide a glimpse of the historical or literary context of the biblical passage.

Learning Goals The learning goals help teachers understand what the lesson seeks to accomplish. The first learning goal is the driving purpose of the Explore section of the teaching plan and is concerned with biblical knowledge. The second learning goal pertains is the Transform section and is concerned with life application.

Biblical Passage

Luke 14:25-33

Supporting Passages

Matthew 4:18-22; Luke 9:57-62; Philippians 3:1-14

Memory Verse

Luke 14:33

Biblical Truth

Jesus calls people to give up everything and follow Him.

Context

Do you and your students believe that following Christ is worthy of abandoning all other pursuits and possessions? Valuing Jesus above all else is the beginning of a faithful relationship. This is not just for super-Christians; this is where Christ’s invitation to followers began in the Bible. Do we believe that Jesus is so good, so satisfying, and so rewarding that we will surrender all we have and all we are to find our fullness in Him? Do we believe Him enough to obey Him and to follow Him wherever He leads, even when the crowds in our culture—and maybe even in our churches—turn the other way? The cost of following Christ is great. However, the cost of not following Him is even greater. Who truly pays the price when we fail to take the gospel seriously?

Learning Goals
  • Explore Goal: Students will examine what it means to give up everything in their life in order to follow Jesus Christ.
  • Transform Goal: Students will consider the cost involved in personally following Jesus.