1. What is the meaning of Luke 14:25?

2. How can we prioritize Christ over family as Luke 14:25-26 instructs?

3. What does "hate" mean in Luke 14:26 within a biblical context?

4. How does Luke 14:25-26 connect with Matthew 10:37 on discipleship?

5. What practical steps help us follow Jesus as described in Luke 14:25-26?

6. How can we teach others the cost of discipleship from Luke 14:25-26?

7. What does Jesus mean by "hate" in Luke 14:25-26?

8. How does Luke 14:25-26 challenge traditional family values?

9. Why does Jesus demand such radical commitment in Luke 14:25-26?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Luke 14?

11. How many times did Jesus move away to pray in the gospels where he prayed to avoid the cross? Three (Matthew 26, Mark 14) or one (Luke 22)?

12. Why did Jesus say to hate our parents?

13. Why does this major miracle only appear in John and not in the other Gospels (John 11)?

14. Luke 14:31–32: Does Jesus’ warfare analogy conflict with other passages (e.g., Matthew 5:9) advocating peace? 1. What does it mean to you personally to "travel with Jesus" in your daily life?

2. How can you evaluate whether you are part of the "large crowd" or a true disciple of Jesus?

3. In what ways can you prioritize your relationship with Jesus above other commitments and relationships?

4. How do the teachings in Matthew 16:24-26 and Philippians 3:7-8 challenge your current understanding of discipleship?

5. What steps can you take to ensure that your motives for following Jesus are aligned with His teachings and mission?1. How does Jesus' healing on the Sabbath challenge religious traditions?

2. What does Jesus' advice to the guests at the Pharisee's house teach us about humility?

3. How can we apply Jesus' instruction about whom to invite to our feasts in our daily life?

4. What does the parable of the great banquet reveal about God's invitation and human responses?

5. How do Jesus' teachings on the cost of discipleship resonate with your personal experiences of following Him?

6. What implications does the idea of choosing the lower position have for our interactions with others?

7. How might inviting the less fortunate to our table change our perspective on generosity and hospitality?

8. How does the parable of the great banquet challenge societal norms and expectations?

9. How do you understand Jesus' requirement to "hate" family and life in the context of discipleship?

10. How does the metaphor of tasteless salt shape our understanding of Christian influence?

11. In what ways can we exhibit humility as depicted in Jesus' advice to guests at a feast?

12. How might the generosity shown in inviting those who can't repay influence our attitudes towards giving?

13. How do the excuses made by the invited guests in the parable reflect common attitudes towards spiritual matters today?

14. In what areas of your life have you experienced or are experiencing the cost of discipleship?

15. How can the metaphor of unfinished construction work inspire you to plan and count the cost in your walk with Christ?

16. How can Jesus' discourse on salt losing its flavor motivate us to maintain our distinct Christian values?

17. How do we reconcile Jesus' statement about hating family with His other teachings on love?

18. How can Jesus' teachings in this chapter guide our interactions with those considered least in society?

19. How does this chapter influence your understanding and response to the invitation to God's Kingdom?

20. How do we ensure we are not like the tasteless salt in our Christian walk?

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