Luke 14:25-33
If you were not with us on Sunday you can listen to this sermon here.
1. Mtr. Mary spoke of the Gospel message writ large - a message of welcome and hope and blessing and peace. But there is fine print in the Gospel message - the challenge to count the cost of following Jesus. How are these two truths reflected in your relationship with Jesus? Are both of them reflected, or do you focus on one to the exclusion of the other?
2. Jesus' first discipleship challenge is that he must have your allegiance above all other relationships in your life. How true is this for you? Share an experience where a relationship impeded your devotion to Jesus.
3. Jesus' second discipleship challenge is that you must carry the cross, denying yourself to follow him. What parts of yourself have you had to 'let go' to grow closer to Jesus? Where is this the greatest challenge for you today?
4. Jesus' third discipleship challenge is that you give away all your possessions. While this is something few of us will ever be able to live into fully, how have you moved toward further trust in Jesus over the years? Where might you be trying to fill the God-shaped hole in your heart with money and stuff?
5. Mtr. Mary spoke of practices and disciplines that can help us grow in our discipleship. What spiritual disciplines are a regular part of your life? Is there a discipline that you would like to undertake? How might you begin?
6. On a scale of 1 (huh?) to 10 (I'm all ears), how receptive are you to Christ's call to discipleship?
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