Jesus is not a salesman trying to make a commission, nor is He a modern-day influencer trying to garner as many followers as possible. Actually, in the passages covered in this week’s session, Jesus seems to be almost trying to deter new followers, refusing to sugarcoat the high cost of following Him by painting the bleakest picture possible. He has no desire for fair-weather groupies who chase after earthly fame or worldly glory, so He speaks very clearly about the lack of earthly glory and renown they will know when they are with Him.
Jesus’ followers need to know that they will have to give up family ties, home, money, and security, and they won’t be able to look back. It is only because of the surpassing goodness of Jesus that we are able to see past the veneer of all that the world offers us and instead look for the satisfaction of an identity firmly rooted in His person and work. There is no cost too high. He is worth it.
Tips for Teaching This Week’s Session of The Gospel Project for Adults
Every week for Volume 4: From Captivity to the Wilderness, Ken Braddy, Lifeway’s director of Sunday School, will offer guidance to help leaders prepare to lead and teach each session of The Gospel Project for Adults.
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Tips for Teaching This Week’s Session of The Gospel Project for Students
Every week, student ministry leaders offer guidance to help leaders prepare to lead and teach each session of The Gospel Project for Students. Listen in as he shares:
- The main point of the session
- Any challenges and opportunities for additional discussion that may arise during this session
- Encouragements for leaders
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A Final Reminder
Don’t forget, you can find tools to help you prepare and lead the discussion in the Additional Resources for this volume. We hope these are a blessing to you as you walk through this session together.
*This week’s leader devotional is written by Jasmine Holmes. It is adapted from the daily devotions for Unit 23, Session 2 from The Gospel Project for Adults’ Daily Discipleship Guide.
