Week 3: The Cost of Love and Faith

Theme: Living in God’s Kingdom means embracing a love and faith that often defy our expectations, inviting us to sacrifice, trust, and grow in humility.

Focus Scripture: Mark 8:34-35 – “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me.”

Connect: Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the idea of trying to live a good life? Sometimes we think we have to get everything perfect, but what if God’s way is more about trust than perfection?

Engage: In Matthew 5, Jesus explains that He didn’t come to erase God’s teachings but to complete them most beautifully. His life was the perfect example of love and faithfulness, showing us what it looks like to live in harmony with God’s heart. Following Jesus isn’t about trying harder or being perfect—it’s about trusting Him to guide us and letting His love shape how we live. His way is gentle and freeing, inviting us to walk humbly with Him and find rest in knowing we’re never alone in the journey.

Apply: Take a deep breath and ask yourself: where am I trying to be perfect instead of trusting God? Ask Him to help you rest in His grace and follow His way with joy and humility.