Types of Followers
Intro.
1. Numbers 32:9-14 Joshua and Caleb "wholly followed."
2. Josh. 14:8 "I wholly followed the Lord my God" (Caleb)
3. Mat. 10:37-39 "..he that doth not take up his cross and follow me is not worth of me."
4. Mat. 16:24-27 "...come after me...deny himself...follow me."
5. Types of followers.
I. "At Once" (Followers)
A. Mt. 4:18-20 "at once they left their nets and followed."
B. Even when it involves our means of livlihood or way of life.
II. "Wherever You Go" (Followers)
A. Mt. 8:19 "I will follow wherever you go."
B. Even when we don't understand where or why.
III. "Left All" (Followers)
A. Mt. 19:27 "...we have left all."
B. Willing to leave all that the Lord demands.
IV. Partial (Followers)
A. Mt. 19:16-22 rich young ruler
B. Will follow up to a point.
V. Hungry (Followers)
A. Jn. 6:26 they sought Him because He fed them.
B. Looking for satisfaction of physical and social needs
VI. "But First" (Followers)
A. Lk. 9:59-62
B. As long as following doesn't conflict with something else.
VII. "Afar Off" (Followers)
A. Mt. 26:58
B. Lack of commitment, fear?
Conclusion:
1. Which of these would describe you as a follower of Christ?
2. Can we say like Caleb, "I wholly follow the Lord my God?"
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