Discussion Questions

Sermon Overview 

Not all who are interested in Jesus are disciples of Jesus (v. 25)

Digging Deeper    

Read Luke 14:25-35

1. What does Jesus mean when he says in verse 26 that to follow him means hating our family? What other passages in the Bible can help bring clarity?

2. Are there any dynamics within your family that can, at times, make it challenging to put Jesus first? How do you typically handle those situations? 

3. Verse 27 teaches us that to be a disciple of Jesus involves a willingness to take on the death of self-denial. What are some of the things you might otherwise say yes to, but now say no to, in order that you might say yes to Christ?  

4. What is the gain of following Jesus?

5. In verse 33, Jesus tells us that renouncing all that we have is a requirement for being his disciple. What does this mean? What does this look like for you? 

6. To trust Jesus as our Savior and our Lord means there is nothing he does not have the right to ask of us. Is there anything that comes to mind you really hope Jesus does not ask you to give up? If so, share. How can you determine if that thing is being held on too tightly in light of Jesus? 

7. “There is nothing Jesus calls us to in this passage that he hasn’t already done for us.” What does that mean?  Do you find encouragement from this? How so?

8. Think about how you talk about the Christian life to others. How is that similar or different from Jesus’ description here?

Prayer