Complete the “Counting the Cost” document in which you will analyze the personal cost of being a disciple of Jesus. Your answers should be informed by the Topic 3 Study Materials.

Summarize what Jesus says in each of the following passages about what it will cost a person to follow him. Each summary should be one to three sentences.

• Luke 6:17-36

• Luke 9:21-27

• Luke 14:25-33

• Luke 18:18-30

2. Based on these passages, what would it cost you to follow Jesus today? What might you lose or what must you give up? Provide one concise paragraph with specific examples from your own life in each of the following:

• Personal

• Family

• Friends

• Church

• Workplace

3. Summarize what the following passages say about the benefits of following Jesus. Each summary should be one to three sentences:

• Matthew 11:25-30

• John 3:1-21

• John 14:1-31

• John 15:1-33

4. What are the benefits of Christian spiritual formation practices for your life now and in the future? In your answer reflect on the ways Christian spiritual formation practices introduced in the topic Resources help you to follow Jesus in your daily life. Provide one concise paragraph with specific examples.

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