The Journey: FOLLOW

Text: Luke 9:23-25

Summary: Jesus asks the people that have taken the previous steps in their journey to take a step that is no doubt the most difficult and costly step so far.  The step to FOLLOW is a hard step, a costly step, and a step that you have to take daily.  Many people have stopped moving forward in their journey with Jesus over this bold command.  However, the people in Scripture that decided to FOLLOW Jesus changed the world.


1.  When you FOLLOW someone, what are you giving up?  (Your preferences, control over your life, your opinions about what you should do and where you should go).

2.  Why do you think so many people are reluctant to take the step to really FOLLOW Jesus with all of their life?

3.  Jeremiah 29:13 talks about seeking God with ALL of your heart.  In Mark 10:21-22, the rich young ruler walked away discouraged because there was an aspect of his life that was going to be hard to turn over to Jesus.  Are there areas of your life that you find it difficult to FOLLOW Jesus?  Are their areas of your life that are easy to FOLLOW Jesus?

4.  Jesus starts out the challenge in Luke 9 helping people take the next step that have a "desire" to follow.  Do you really have a desire to follow Jesus?  It's hard, it's costly, it's daily, and could include you giving up the things that matter the most to you.  Do you still have the desire?  If so, then why?  Why would you want to take a step that is so high in commitment?

5.  In Luke 14:27-30, Jesus says that each person must first weigh the costs of following Jesus.  Many people will claim to want to follow Jesus, but when they find out how much it costs they turn and walk away.  So what are the costs of following Jesus?  What is it going to cost you personally?

6.  How can you follow "daily"?  What are the things you need to do in order to ensure that following is a lifestyle and not just a one-time event?