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Every serious decision involves a calculation.
What will this require? What will I have to surrender? How much discomfort am I willing to endure? When it comes to repentance and discipleship, many people make those calculations using only what they can feel in the present moment.
Counting the Cost is a direct and compassionate Bible study on repentance, obedience, eternity, and the cost of following Jesus. Built around Christ’s teaching in Luke 14 and the tragic story of a young man who chose immediate relief over long-term life, this study examines why people often resist repentance even when they understand that change is necessary.
Jesus never concealed the cost of discipleship. He spoke plainly about self-denial, cross-bearing, obedience, and surrender. But an honest calculation must also include the alternative. The discomfort of repentance is temporary. Eternity is not.
This study explores:
what Jesus meant when He told His followers to count the cost
why people often make decisions according to present feelings
how temporary relief can hide devastating consequences
why repentance involves real surrender and discomfort
how eternity changes the calculation
why the cost of refusing God is greater than the cost of obeying Him
how faith allows believers to choose what is eternal over what is immediately visible
what it means to stop negotiating with God and fully surrender
This Bible study includes:
a complete printable Bible study
teaching centered on Luke 14
a personal ministry narrative
reflection and discussion questions
practical application exercises
a closing prayer
leader guidance for group use
a PowerPoint presentation for groups
Best for:
personal Bible study
evangelism and discipleship
small groups and Sunday school
new believer classes
recovery-oriented Christian groups
studies on repentance and salvation
Christians struggling to surrender a habit, relationship, or area of control
Estimated study time: 60–90 minutes for group study or 30–45 minutes for personal study.
Every serious decision involves a calculation.
What will this require? What will I have to surrender? How much discomfort am I willing to endure? When it comes to repentance and discipleship, many people make those calculations using only what they can feel in the present moment.
Counting the Cost is a direct and compassionate Bible study on repentance, obedience, eternity, and the cost of following Jesus. Built around Christ’s teaching in Luke 14 and the tragic story of a young man who chose immediate relief over long-term life, this study examines why people often resist repentance even when they understand that change is necessary.
Jesus never concealed the cost of discipleship. He spoke plainly about self-denial, cross-bearing, obedience, and surrender. But an honest calculation must also include the alternative. The discomfort of repentance is temporary. Eternity is not.
This study explores:
what Jesus meant when He told His followers to count the cost
why people often make decisions according to present feelings
how temporary relief can hide devastating consequences
why repentance involves real surrender and discomfort
how eternity changes the calculation
why the cost of refusing God is greater than the cost of obeying Him
how faith allows believers to choose what is eternal over what is immediately visible
what it means to stop negotiating with God and fully surrender
This Bible study includes:
a complete printable Bible study
teaching centered on Luke 14
a personal ministry narrative
reflection and discussion questions
practical application exercises
a closing prayer
leader guidance for group use
a PowerPoint presentation for groups
Best for:
personal Bible study
evangelism and discipleship
small groups and Sunday school
new believer classes
recovery-oriented Christian groups
studies on repentance and salvation
Christians struggling to surrender a habit, relationship, or area of control
Estimated study time: 60–90 minutes for group study or 30–45 minutes for personal study.