Parable: The Cost of Discipleship

What is the main theme of the document titled "The Cost of Discipleship"?

• The benefits of salvation

• The importance of family

• The sacrifices required to follow the Lord

• The history of Christianity

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

According to the document, what is freely available to all who receive it by faith?

• Wealth

• Salvation

• Wisdom

• Health

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CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

Those who are committed to following the Lord must be willing to (a)  

• Regular church attendance
• Financial donations
• Making necessary sacrifices
• Reading religious texts

In the document, what does Jesus imply about our love for Him?

• It should be equal to our love for family

• It should be less than our love for material possessions

• It should exceed the love we have for anyone or anything

• It should be conditional

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does the document say about the statement made by Jesus regarding hating one's family?

• It is a literal command to hate family members

• It is an exaggerated contrast to emphasize the importance of loving Him

• It contradicts His prior teachings

• It is a command to abandon family responsibilities

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CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

Match the following statements with their corresponding descriptions about our love for Jesus in "The Discernment" section:

• Our love for Jesus should mirror our love for ourselves.

• It should be the same as our love for ourselves.

• Our love for Jesus should be inferior to our love for others.

• It should exceed our love for all others.

• Our love for Jesus should surpass our love for everyone else.

• It should be less than our love for others.

• Our love for Jesus should be on par with our love for others.

• It should be equal to our love for others.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

According to the "The Cross Expected" section, what is essential in discipleship?

• Bearing one's cross.

• Attending church regularly.

• Donating to charity.

• Praying daily.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

In "The Sacrifice" section, what does Jesus remind us about bearing our cross?

• It involves a few sacrifices.

• It requires daily denial of fleshly desires.

• It is only for special occasions.

• It is optional for discipleship.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does "The Submission" section emphasize about following Jesus?

• It is not necessary for salvation.

• It is essential for victory and communion.

• It is only for the chosen few.

• It is a temporary commitment.

In "The Calculation" section, what illustration does Jesus use to explain the cost of discipleship?

• Building a house.

• Planting a garden.

• Building a tower.

• Running a race.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3