The Cost

Small Group Discussion Guide: "At What Cost?"

Icebreaker Question:

What's something in your life that became more meaningful because it cost you something (time, money, or

energy)?

Read Together:

1 Chronicles 21:18-26

Discussion Questions:

1. Why do you think David refused to offer a sacrifice that cost him nothing? What does this reveal about his

relationship with God?

2. Where in your own life are you tempted to 'worship cheaply' or conveniently?

3. The sermon mentioned a study about wine: same product, different price tag-yet people thought the

expensive one tasted better. Why do you think we tie value to cost? How does that principle apply to our

spiritual lives?

4. What are some modern examples of 'costly worship'? What's a sacrifice that stretches you in your walk

with God?

5. 'You can have easy, or you can have holy-but you can't have both.' What's one area where God may be

calling you deeper-even if it's not easy?

Challenge for the Week:

Choose one small act of costly worship this week-something that pushes past convenience. It could be

generosity, serving someone difficult, or showing up faithfully when it's hard. Share your experience at your

next meeting.

Prayer Focus:Small Group Discussion Guide: "At What Cost?"

- Pray for courage to step into deeper, costlier worship.

- Thank God for the grace to offer ourselves-not just our songs, but our lives-as living sacrifices.