Onward-Launching Into A New Year
Scripture Lesson: Matthew 16:24-26
Onward
The Adventure Begins
Week #1
- Understand the radical cost of discipleship.
Large crowds were traveling with Jesus, and turning to them he said: “If anyone comes to me and does not hate father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters—yes, even their own life—such a person cannot be my disciple. – Luke 14:25-26
- Be ready to count cost.
“Suppose one of you wants to build a tower. Won’t you first sit down and estimate the cost to see if you have enough money to complete it? For if you lay the foundation and are not able to finish it, everyone who sees it will ridicule you, saying, ‘This person began to build and wasn’t able to finish.’ – Luke 14:28-30
- Pack your spiritual bags.
“Or suppose a king is about to go to war against another king. Won’t he first sit down and consider whether he is able with ten thousand men to oppose the one coming against him with twenty thousand? If he is not able, he will send a delegation while the other is still a long way off and will ask for terms of peace. In the same way, those of you who do not give up everything you have cannot be my disciples. – Luke 14:31-33
Points To Ponder
- What does planning for a trip look like for you? Give some examples.
- Have you ever gone on any type of long journey? What did you do to get ready for it?
- What experiences did you have along the way?
- Why do you think our faith is like a journey with Jesus?
Homework: Luke 10