Master Teacher Core Study: The Cost of Following Christ
(15-20 minutes)
Learners will study Luke 14:25-33 and consider the costs involved in being a disciple of Jesus Christ.
(15–20 minutes)
Use the Teaching Outline to teach Luke 14:25–33. Divide learners into small groups to discuss the following questions:
- How do you think some people have tried to explain away these verses and make them less demanding?
- How does your current understanding of these verses affect your perception of what it means to be Jesus’ disciple?
- Why do you suppose Jesus chose to use such strong language when communicating His message in these verses?
- How 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?