Counting the Cost Study
Read each scripture
Introduction: Luke - 14:25-33
God wants us to count the cost of following Him and think through what it
will take to be a committed lifelong disciple! ● What has changed in your
life and heart over the past several weeks?
● What has been your greatest challenge so far?
● Are there any areas of life you are holding back from surrendering
to Jesus? (Matthew 22:35-40) ● Do you see discipleship as a
lifetime commitment? (Luke 9:62, Ecclesiastes 5:1-7)
● Why do you want to be a disciple? Do you know any other disciples of
Jesus?
1. Jesus is Lord and Savior - Acts 2:22-24
● Who is Jesus? God in the flesh! (John 1:1-14; 8:24,58; 10:30-33;
12:45; 20:28, Colossians 2:9, Titus 2:13, Revelation 1:17-18)
● What does “Lordship” mean? (1 Cor 1:2-9, 1 Timothy
6:11-12, Luke 6:46, Galatians 2:20) ● Jesus died for your
sins and was resurrected on the third day! (1 Cor. 15:3-5)
● Why do we say “Jesus is Lord”? (Acts 22:16, Romans 10:9-13)
2. Baptism is for the Forgiveness of Sins - Acts 2:36-38
● Baptism is necessary for salvation! (Mark 16:16, Colossians 2:11-12)
● Baptism for the forgiveness of sins is in water. (Acts 8:38, John 3:5)
● One must repent/be made into a disciple before baptism! (Mat
28:18-20, Acts 2:38)
● If someone believed in Jesus repented, but was not baptized, could
they be saved? Why? (Romans 6:1-7, 23, Romans 3:23-25, Acts
2:38)
3. Persecution - 2 Timothy 3:12
● Persecution is guaranteed for every disciple and comes in many forms.
● Where will your greatest persecution come from?
● What do you do when you’re persecuted? Pray, reach out to the
disciples, rejoice (Acts 5:41), etc.
4. Quiet Times - Psalm 5:3
● There is nothing more important in your schedule than your daily
walk with God. (2 Peter 1:5-9) ● Read the Bible Daily (Romans 10:17),
Prayer (Luke 11:1-4 Give us each day our “daily” bread - daily prayer),
Singing, Journaling, Reading Spiritual Books (Elevate, etc.)
5. We Are A Family! - Acts 2:42-47
● New Members Orientation. The next one is _____________
● Family in God’s Household (1 Timothy 3:14-15 – How to treat each
other as Brothers and Sisters)
6. Shepherds - Titus 1:5-9
● Shepherds are examples and are there to help you.
● Your Shepherding couple is _____________ (Provide shepherding
couple’s contact info - phone & e-mail)
7. Discipling - Hebrews 3:13
● What does “Discipleship” mean? (Mark 1:14-18 and Matthew 28:18-20)
● Seeking advice. (Proverbs 19:20)
Updated 2/23/17
● Daily contact, Get together at least weekly.
● Follow Up Studies - Let's set one up right now!
● Your discipler is: _____________
8. Conflict Resolution - Matthew 18:15-17
● Mature approach to dealing with sin and conflict - critical eye, healing
heart. (2 Timothy 2:22-26) ● Settle matters quickly so that sin is rooted
out from the camp and any resentment or bitterness is avoided. Don’t
have a worldly victim mentality. Take responsibility to help resolve
any conflicts. (Matthew 5:23-26) ● Confront in love. (Ephesians 4:15,
Proverbs 27:5,6,17) Hate the sin - love the sinner. (1 Peter 4:8)
9. Repentance and Confession of Sins - 1 John 1:5-10
● Don’t let Satan get a foothold. (James 5:16)
● We have true friendships with each other when we walk in the light.
● What does “Repentance” mean? (Luke 13:1-5, Acts 26:20)
10. Meetings of the Body - Hebrews 10:23-25
● Your Bible Talk, Your Region/House Church, Your Ministry
(Singles, Marrieds, Campus, Teens) is the Kingdom! (Mat 6:33,
Rev 1:6)
● Look through the church calendar and website (NYCdisciples.org)
11. Evangelism - Matthew 28:18-20
● Daily, Local and World Evangelism.
12. Giving - Malachi 3:6-12
● Why should we give? What should our attitude be? (1 Timothy
6:17, 2 Corinthians 8:7-8; 9:6-11) ● Do you have the ability to
give generously? Do your life skills need work? (Deuteronomy
8:18) ● What is benevolence? (James 2:16-17)
● What is Special Missions? (2 Corinthians 9:1-5)
● What is your contribution going to be? Pledge an amount to give
each week. Do you know how to donate online? (1 Timothy 6:17)
13. Dating - 2 Corinthians 6:14-18
● Disciples date and marry disciples (believer = disciple biblically)
● Encouragement Dates - mutual edification and getting to know your
brothers and sisters. Protecting one another. (1 Peter 5:8) Building
pure relationships with brothers and sisters. (1 Timothy 5:2)
Marriage is a hope, but heaven is the goal.
14. Serving - 1 Peter 4:7-11
● Look for ways to serve and help. Areas to serve (ushering, song
leading, Kingdom Kids, etc.) ● What is MERCYworldwide –
Mmaximizing Efforts for Relief Care and Youth Worldwide. ● Every
disciple must care for the needs of the poor to serve the poor and this
honors God. (Proverbs 14:31)
Conclusion: 2 Peter 2:20-22
● Stay faithful to the end!
Physical Preparations for Getting Baptized
● Bring modest clothes to get baptized in.
● Be prepared to speak very briefly before being baptized.
● Review the two questions that will be asked before baptism.
Don't forget to Give Membership Info to Leader for Member Directory!
Updated 2/23/17
