preparing to follow jesus
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Preparing to Follow Jesus
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I. Jesus gave advice to some folks who wanted to follow Him, found in Luke 9:57-62.
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A. Count the COST of discipleship. (v.57- 58)
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A. B. Consider the PRIORITY of God’s Kingdom. (59-60)
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C. Clear the DISTRACTIONS of earthly life before committing. (61-62)
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II. Will you follow Jesus?
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A. No one is FORCED to follow Jesus.
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1. Jesus INVITES us to follow Him.
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2. We can say, “YES” and follow with head, heart and hands
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3. We can say, “NO.” (Luke 10:22-23)
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4. We can say, “YES,” but choose to LEAVE. (John 6:66)
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B. If you follow Jesus, you need to have the right MOTIVATION! (John 6:22-70)
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1. WRONG MOTIVATION: Some were following because of what Jesus could GIVE them: Free FOOD! Not even because you saw miracles!
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They were focused on PHYSICAL blessings. 6:26-27) Today: We ask, “What will You do for me?”
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2. RIGHT MOTIVATION: Jesus told them to seek “SPIRITUAL bread” found in Him. (6:35, 41, 48, 51, 53-58)
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3. At this point many who followed Jesus found it too DIFFICULT and left Him. Jesus asked the 12 if they would leave him too. (6:66-67)
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4. Peter gave the RIGHT answer that showed he was properly (SPIRITUALLY) motivated. (68-69) See Rom. 8:5-13
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To whom else shall we go? There is NONE like You! He alone satisfies our deepest needs!
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You are the HOLY ONE of God.
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You have the WORDS of eternal life. He is the bread of life. He alone gives us hope!
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We BELEIVE them.
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Note: This was a TEST for the disciples. Would they follow Jesus or the crowd?
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Application: Will you follow Jesus all the way to the cross, or leave Him when it gets confusing or difficult?