one of many or your one and only?

Luke 14:24–26 (NASB95)

Now large crowds were going along with Him; and He turned and said to them,

“If anyone comes to Me, and does not hate his own father and mother and wife and children and brothers and sisters, yes, and even his own life, he cannot be My disciple.

Commitment Meter: Ask everyone to rate themselves on a scale from 1 to 10 for how committed they are to a particular hobby or activity, like sports, cooking, or a favorite TV show. Discuss what it takes to reach a level 10 in commitment.

Trade-Off Challenge: "Imagine you have to give up one thing that takes up most of your time or attention. What would it be, and how would that affect your life?" Use this to lead into a discussion on what it means to make Jesus our “one and only.”

What/Who did you give up to follow Jesus? Is this something that you struggle with?

In what areas of your life do you find it hardest to put Jesus first? Why do you think those areas are particularly difficult?

For what do you sacrifice your money?

When you’re hurt, where do you go for comfort?

When you’re hurt, where do you go for comfort?

What disappoints or frustrates you the most?

What is it that really gets you excited?

Is Jesus on the Throne or Couch of _______________________

If following Jesus cost you everything, would it still be worth it?