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Luke 14:25-33
Activities
loyolapress.com- Background on the Gospel and activities for groups and families
4catholiceducatiors.com- Resources on the Sunday Readings (Luke)
sermons4kids.com- Counting the Cost object lesson with coloring page, group activities, puzzles, worship bulletin
sermons4kids.com- Making Choices object lesson with coloring page, group activities, puzzles, quiz, worship bulletin
sundayschoollessons.com- What Does It Mean to Follow Jesus lesson with questions and answers
bible.org- 39. A Biblical Profile of a Disciple
The purpose of this lesson is to help you understand the term “disciple” and show operationally the distinct characteristics of such a person. Worksheet provided.
word-sunday.com- Understanding and Choosing The Right Thing to Do (scroll down to Gospel)
jesuswalk.com- 65. Cost of Discipleship (Luke 14:25-35)
ministry-to-children.com- Following Jesus (Luke 9:51-62; Luke 14:25-34) Sunday School Lesson
ministry-to-children.com- Sunday School Lesson (Luke 14:25-35) Counting the Cost
ministry-to-children.com- Children's Sermon (Luke 14:25-35) Counting the Cost Object Lesson
youthgroupministry.com- Growing Deeper: Counting the Cost of Discipleship – Youth Group Lesson Luke 14:25-27
rclblectionary.com- Luke 14:25-33 Primary Lesson
rclblectionary.com- Luke 14:25-33 Intermediate Lesson
rclblectionary.com- Luke 14:25-33 Junior High Lesson
peachesandprayer.com- How to Put God First in Your Life + God First Planner
The Catholic Toolbox- What Can Teens Do For Gospel For The Mass Activities?
textweek.com- Lectionary, Scripture Study and Worship Links and Resources
Coloring
catholicmom.com- Scroll down to the date for Sunday Coloring Page
sermons4kids.com- I will follow Jesus, God’s son.
sermons4kids.com- I want to follow Jesus. He is God’s son.
churchhousecollection.blogspot.com- 2 coloring pages posted
stushieart.com- Luke 14:25-33
churchpublishing.org- Luke 14:25–33 (page 59)
steviedoodles.com- Free Luke 14:33 Coloring Page
churchpublishing.org- Luke 14:25–33 page 59
lambsongs.co.nz- Counting the Cost Bible story mini books and one page printable Bible stories to color
Crafts
sermons4kids.com- Counting the Cost & Making Choices group activities (crafts)
kidssundayschool.com- Bee Thumb-body with Jesus
kidssundayschool.com- Helping Hands (change this craft to fit your needs)
Followers Footprints- Students decorate T-shirts with footprints. (Bible Story Crafts & Projects Children Love by Group Publishing, page 64)
sundayschoolcrafts.net- Flip Flop Sandal Craft "Walking In His Footsteps"
Decorate your flip flop and write “Following Jesus” on it, etc. You can hang this on the wall or make put a magnet on the back of it.
youtube.com- Rolling Feet
pinterest.com- Following in his Footsteps craft with mycupoverflows-johnson.blogspot.com- printable
Introduce craft: Who should we always put first?
word-sunday.com- Put Jesus First" Poster
meaningfulmama.com- God is #1 craft
ministry-to-children.com- God is Number One! paper foam fingers (page 9,11)
daniellesplace.com- Number 1 Hand Sign Crafts
catholicicing.com- Number One craft
ministry-to-children.com- Bible Crafts (Putting God First) for Sunday School
The “clock” craft here is a decorative reminder for kids to keep their hearts focused on the “number one” thing first and foremost.
orientaltrading.com- Keep Jesus First in Your Heart Craft Kit
Games
sermons4kids.com- Counting the Cost & Making Choices Group Activities (games)
Play Follow the Leader, but have the students follow and do everything Jesus does.
ministry-to-children.com- God First Go Fish (page 1, 3, 11)
The Catholic Toolbox- I Love God Above All Things (Catholic) card game
The purpose of this game is see if you can "lose" all of your objects (cards) that you have valued over God.
Toe Service- Change this game to do a verse from Luke 14:25-33. (The Really Big Book of Bible Games, page 206)
Only Jesus- Children will review what they know about Jesus and realize that only God’s son could do the things Jesus did. (The Encyclopedia of Bible Games for Children’s Ministry, page 117)
Introduce game: To follow Christ truly, we must consider the cost. So what does that mean? Jesus said, “Everyone of you who does not renounce all his possessions cannot be my disciple. Luke 14:33
biblegamescentral.com- Guess The Price
Similar to the popular TV game show “The Price is Right”, players try to guess the price of various items. A great game to teach about what’s really valuable in this world.
Puzzles & Worksheets
sermons4kids.com- Cost of Discipleship (Word Search)
web.archive.org- Word Search
sermons4kids.com- The Cost of Discipleship (Word Shape)
sermons4kids.com- The Cost of Discipleship (Decoder)
sermons4kids.com- The Cost of Discipleship (Crossword)
web.archive.org- Crossword
catholicmom.com- Scroll down to the date for Coloring Page, Mass Worksheet, Crossword Puzzle, Word Search, etc.
catholickidsbulletin.com- Download a FREE bulletin to help your kids learn more about our Catholic Mass. Each week's bulletin contains coloring pages for a saint and activities based on the Gospel. The coloring pages may also include a maze, dot-to-dot, find the picture, and many other activities.
sermons4kids.com- The Cost of Discipleship (Fill in the Blank)
sdc.me.uk- Luke 14:25-33 Worksheet
thekidsbulletin.com- Luke 14:25-33 Kid’s Bulletin
mycupoverflows-johnson.blogspot.com- I choose to follow Jesus (Worksheet)
bible.org- This is a careful look at Scripture and what it means to be a disciple. You are encouraged to look up the following verses and see the characteristics of a disciple. (Scroll down for worksheet)
achurchforyou.com- “The Cost of Discipleship” – Luke 14:25-33 (questions that can easily be made into a worksheet)
gracebibleny.org- Counting the Costs – Luke 14:25-35 (scroll down to fill in the blank questions that can easily be made into a worksheet)
atlanticshores.org- Life Group Discussion Questions (questions that can easily be made into a worksheet)
jesuswalk.com- 65. Cost of Discipleship Luke 14:25-35 (scroll down to questions that can easily be made into a worksheet)
gospelgrace.com- Following Jesus Will Cost You Everything (worksheet)
ustickbaptist.org- Luke 14:25-35 (questions that can easily be made into a worksheet)
studyandobey.com- The Cost of Discipleship – Luke 14:25-35 – Inductive Bible Study (questions that can easily be made into a worksheet)
From Google AI Overview
Questions about Prioritizing Jesus:
• What does Jesus mean when He says a disciple must "hate" their family and even their own life to follow Him, and how does this relate to placing Jesus as the highest priority?
• How can a disciple's relationships with family and friends become obstacles to following Christ, and how can they be transformed into something that supports discipleship?
• What are the implications for personal choices, time, and loyalty when Jesus is recognized as the ultimate Lord?
Questions about Carrying the Cross and Self-Denial:
• What does it mean in practical, daily terms for a disciple to "carry their cross" and follow Jesus?
• How does the idea of carrying one's cross challenge us to re-examine our own commitment and willingness to suffer for Christ?
• How does Christ's demand for self-denial apply to our own lives, and in what ways might we be failing to meet this requirement?
Questions about Counting the Cost:
• Why does Jesus use the illustrations of the builder and the king to teach about the cost of discipleship?
• What does it mean to "count the cost" in today's world, and how can we avoid becoming complacent or comfortable in our faith?
• In what ways can we be like the builder who doesn't finish or the king who goes to war without counting the cost, even in our spiritual journey?
Questions about Renouncing Possessions:
• What does it mean to "renounce all that you have" to be a disciple, and what does this look like in practice today?
• How can material possessions and worldly concerns hinder a person's ability to be a faithful disciple?
• How can the teachings on renouncing possessions and attachments challenge our priorities and values in life?
Questions about Being a Disciple:
• How does this passage differentiate between being interested in Jesus and being a true follower or disciple?
• What kind of preparation or planning does Jesus expect from someone who wants to be His disciple, according to the parables?
• How can we encourage and support one another in our pursuit of following Jesus and living out these demanding teachings?
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