Luke 14:29
Otherwise, if he lays the foundation and is unable to finish the work, everyone who sees it will ridicule him,
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Luke 14:29?

2. How does Luke 14:29 emphasize the importance of planning in Christian life?

3. What lessons about discipleship can be drawn from Luke 14:29's building analogy?

4. How does Luke 14:29 connect with Proverbs 24:27 on preparation?

5. In what ways can Luke 14:29 guide financial stewardship for believers?

6. How can Luke 14:29 inspire commitment to spiritual growth and maturity?

7. What does Luke 14:29 teach about the importance of planning in one's spiritual life?

8. How does Luke 14:29 relate to the concept of discipleship and commitment?

9. Why is counting the cost emphasized in Luke 14:29?

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

11. Why is Christian communion important?

12. Luke 14:3-4: How can Jesus justify healing on the Sabbath, when Old Testament law (Exodus 20:8-11) seems strict about keeping it holy?

13. Luke 14:28-33: Is giving up 'everything' truly feasible, and why do we see inconsistencies in how this was practiced historically?

14. What teachings does The Gospel of Barnabas convey?
Discussion Questions
1. What does it mean to "count the cost" of discipleship in your own life, and how can you ensure you are prepared for the journey?

2. How can you strengthen your foundation in Christ to withstand the challenges of life?

3. In what ways can you ensure that your life is a positive witness to those around you?

4. Reflect on a time when you felt like giving up in your faith journey. How did you find the strength to continue?

5. How can the teachings in Philippians 1:6 and Hebrews 12:1-2 encourage you to persevere in your faith?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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