1. What is the meaning of Luke 14:31?

2. How does Luke 14:31 illustrate the importance of planning in spiritual battles?

3. What does "consider whether he can engage" teach about assessing spiritual readiness?

4. How can Luke 14:31 be connected to Ephesians 6:11 on spiritual armor?

5. In what ways can we apply strategic planning to our Christian walk today?

6. How does this verse encourage seeking God's wisdom before making major decisions?

7. How does Luke 14:31 illustrate the importance of strategic planning in Christian life?

8. What historical context influenced the message of Luke 14:31?

9. How does Luke 14:31 relate to the concept of counting the cost of discipleship?

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

11. What defines Biblical Womanhood?

12. What principles define the Just War Theory?

13. Luke 14:31-32: Does Jesus' warfare analogy conflict with other passages (e.g., Matthew 5:9) advocating peace?

14. Luke 14:28-33: Is giving up 'everything' truly feasible, and why do we see inconsistencies in how this was practiced historically?1. How does the parable of the king in Luke 14:31 challenge you to evaluate your own readiness to follow Christ fully?

2. In what ways can you apply the principle of "counting the cost" in your daily decisions and spiritual commitments?

3. How does the concept of strategic planning in spiritual matters, as seen in this passage, relate to the Armor of God in Ephesians 6:10-18?

4. What are some practical steps you can take to ensure you are seeking God's wisdom in your decision-making processes?

5. Reflect on a time when you faced a significant challenge. How did your faith and preparation help you navigate that situation, and what can you learn from it for future challenges?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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