Master Teacher Key Study: The Cost of Following Christ

(15-20 minutes)
Students will study Luke 14:25-33 and consider the costs involved in being a disciple of Jesus Christ.

(15–20 minutes)
Download the Master Teacher Outline. Distribute the Key Study worksheet and pens.

Use the Teaching Outline to teach Luke 14:25–33. Then, divide students into small groups to discuss the following questions:

How have some people tried to explain away these verses and make them less demanding?
How does your current understanding of these verses affect what you think it means to be Jesus’ disciple?
Why do you think Jesus chose to use such strong language when communicating His message in these verses?
In what ways do you sometimes lead people to think that following Christ is easy?
What challenges do you face in carrying your cross as a follower of Christ?
In what areas of your life do you currently need to count the cost of following Christ?
Do you believe He is worth laying down everything for? Why or why not?