To automatically fill in the blanks, click the blue check next to the fill-in field. Do We Know The Cost Of Being A Christian? Six things Jesus wanted us to know before following Him: Matthew 10:21-42, 3:2, 4:17 Know the : Matthew 9:36-10:7 Know the : Matthew 10:21-23 Know the : Matthew 10:26-31 Know the : Matthew 10:32-33 Know the : Matthew 10:34-39 Know the : Matthew 10:40-42 DISCUSSION GUIDE These questions are designed to help groups discuss the weekend teaching while building relationships with each other and applying God’s Word to our lives. November 1, 2025 | Matthew 10:21-42 WARM UP Chris pointed out November kicks off the holiday season (aka “family crisis” season). Are you eager or dreading the upcoming holidays, or both? Why? This weekend we heard about the cost of being a Christian. What comes to mind when you think of the cost of being a Christian today? What is one new thing you learned from the sermon or hadn’t thought about before? KNOW IT Jesus and the apostle Paul both give guidance on how disciples should live, even if it produces opposition. Read Romans 12:9-21 and Matthew 5:1-12. How are these two passages of Scripture similar? What are their main messages? Why does following Jesus sometimes lead to persecution or opposition? What instructions in these passages stand out to you as especially challenging or encouraging for how to live as a follower of Jesus today? SHARE IT Chris reminded us that the level of tension and opposition we face might not be the best indicator of our discipleship, but fruit is. How would you give an answer to the question of whether or not there’s fruit in your life? Jesus made it clear that we’re not always going to be in a place where sharing the Gospel is welcome or wanted, and sometimes speaking out in those times can do more harm than good. Is there a time in your life where you know you shared Jesus in your actions even if you didn’t say anything? LIVE IT There can be an inward struggle over whether to talk about Jesus or remain silent to avoid trouble. The disciples are both commanded to teach the kingdom and flee persecution. How do you decide when it is time to do one or the other? Who do you feel God has put in your life that you need to share the kingdom with? What do you think the risk and reward really is in having that conversation?