Tuesday, June 21, 2022

June 21 = Life of Christ #122 Jesus Teaches About the Cost of Following Him (Matthew 8:18-22; Luke 9:51-62)

Challenging Followers (Performing Miracles)
Matthew 8:18-22
Luke 9:51-62





  • God is ... What do we learn about God in this passage?
  • We are ... What do we learn about people in this passage?
  • How does Jesus respond to the excuses offered by the three men in Luke 9:57, 59, 61? In your own words, what do each of Jesus' sayings mean? What's his point?
  • I will ... What has the Holy Spirit revealed to us in this passage? How will I apply it to my life this today?
  • Of the issues listed here (comfort, social obligations, family concerns), which one would tempt you to not follow Jesus?
  • You can ... Who do you know who needs to hear this? Feel free to share with others by social media links at the bottom of this. 

    God forgives our many sins (Psalm 65:3)
    God forgives us because he loves us (Psalm 86:5)
    God makes us as clean as freshly fallen snow (Isaiah 1:18)
    God removes our impurities (Ezekiel 36:25)
    We must forgive others (Matthew 6:14–15)
    Don’t keep track of how many times you forgive (Matthew 18:21–35)
    Freely forgive others as God has forgiven you (Colossians 3:13)
    God will forgive our sins if we confess them (1 John 1:8–9)


Tyndale House Publishers. (2015). Holy Bible: New Living Translation. Tyndale House Publishers.

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