Luke 14:28
Which of you, wishing to build a tower, does not first sit down and count the cost to see if he has the resources to complete it?
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Luke 14:28?

2. How does Luke 14:28 emphasize the importance of planning in Christian life?

3. What does "first sit down and count the cost" teach about discipleship?

4. How can Proverbs 21:5 relate to the message in Luke 14:28?

5. In what ways can you apply Luke 14:28 to your spiritual journey?

6. What role does wisdom play in decision-making according to Luke 14:28?

7. How does Luke 14:28 relate to planning and decision-making in a Christian's life?

8. What historical context influenced the message of Luke 14:28?

9. How does Luke 14:28 challenge modern views on financial responsibility?

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

11. Luke 14:28–33: Is giving up “everything” truly feasible, and why do we see inconsistencies in how this was practiced historically?

12. What does 'rob Peter to pay Paul' mean?

13. What does "rob Peter to pay Paul" mean?

14. Is it wrong for churches to incur debt?
Discussion Questions
1. What does the metaphor of building a tower teach us about the nature of discipleship?

2. How can we apply the principle of "counting the cost" in our daily walk with Christ?

3. In what ways can we ensure we have the necessary resources to sustain our spiritual journey?

4. How do the teachings in Proverbs 24:27 and Luke 14:28 complement each other regarding planning and preparation?

5. Reflect on a time when you had to count the cost before making a significant decision. How did your faith influence that process?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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