Main Point: Following Jesus demands our deepest sacrifice because he must be our greatest priority
1. The Sacrifice of Discipleship (8:19-20)
2. The Priority of Discipleship (8:21-22)
Home Group Questions:
1) What is the difference between admiring Jesus and following Jesus?
2) What comforts, conveniences, or securities can compete with our willingness to follow Christ?
3) How does this passage challenge the idea that becoming a Christian primarily makes our lives easier or more comfortable?
4) If Jesus said to you today, “Follow me,” what might He be asking you to surrender, trust, or change?
5) How should the cost of following Jesus affect the way we present the gospel to unbelievers?