Teens · About 15 minutes

The Cost and Shape of Discipleship

Start with the passage and keep direct text, explanation, and application distinct.

Step 1 of 5 · about 2 minutes

Connect

Connect The Cost and Shape of Discipleship to the story already learned in Jesus, Gospel, and Salvation.

2 min
Connect
Connect The Cost and Shape of Discipleship to the story already learned in Jesus, Gospel, and Salvation.
5 min
Read
Read selected portions of Mark 8:27-38 and name direct observations.
3 min
Understand
Restate the big idea in your own words: Following Jesus means self-denial, service, and allegiance shaped by the cross rather than status.
3 min
Play
Use The Cost and Shape of Discipleship Claim Audit verbally or on paper.
2 min
Respond
State one direct textual claim, one interpretive conclusion, and one responsible application from the lesson.

Action: State one direct textual claim, one interpretive conclusion, and one responsible application from the lesson.

Prayer: Thank God for what the passage reveals and ask for help to respond faithfully.

Note for parents: Questions are welcome. Do not force disclosure, certainty, public prayer, baptism, or another public religious decision.