1. What is the meaning of Luke 14:26?

2. How does Luke 14:26 challenge our priorities in following Jesus today?

3. What does "hate...father and mother" mean in the context of discipleship?

4. How can we reconcile Luke 14:26 with the commandment to honor parents?

5. In what ways can we prioritize Christ over family in daily decisions?

6. How does Luke 14:26 relate to taking up our cross and following Jesus?

7. How does Luke 14:26 align with the commandment to honor one's parents?

8. Why does Jesus use such strong language in Luke 14:26 about family relationships?

9. What does "hate" mean in the context of Luke 14:26?

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

11. Luke 14:26: Why does Jesus command followers to “hate” their family, contradicting the biblical admonition to honor parents (Exodus 20:12)?

12. Why did Jesus say to hate our parents?

13. What is hyperbole in the Bible?

14. In Malachi 1:2–3, how can God “hate” Esau while also being a loving deity in other scriptures? 1. How does understanding the cultural and linguistic context of the word "hate" in Luke 14:26 help clarify Jesus' teaching on discipleship?

2. In what ways can prioritizing Jesus over family and self be practically applied in daily life?

3. How do the teachings in Matthew 10:37 and Philippians 3:7-8 complement the message of Luke 14:26?

4. What are some modern-day challenges that might make it difficult to prioritize Jesus above family and personal desires?

5. Reflect on a time when you had to make a difficult choice to follow Jesus. How did this experience deepen your understanding of discipleship?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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