Copyright © Simon G. Harris 2011 Scripture quotations taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society. Used by permission

FOLLOWING JESUS with everything

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FOLLOWING JESUS with everything

Luke 5:11So they pulled their boats up on shore, left everything and followed him. Key verse

Luke 4:14-15Jesus returned to Galilee in the power of the Spirit, and news about him spread through the whole countryside. He taught in their synagogues, and everyone praised him. Jesus was a rabbi ‘to raise up disciples’

1 Kings 19:21So Elisha left him and went back. He took his yoke of oxen and slaughtered them. He burned the ploughing equipment to cook the meat and gave it to the people, and they ate. Then he set out to follow Elijah and became his attendant. ‘to raise up disciples’ leave everything

Mark 10:28Peter said to him, "We have left everything to follow you!" Jesus was a rabbi ‘to raise up disciples’ living closely

2 Kings 3:11An officer of the king of Israel answered, "Elisha son of Shaphat is here. He used to pour water on the hands of Elijah." Jesus was a rabbi ‘to raise up disciples’ serving the rabbi

Luke 4:14-15Jesus returned to Galilee in the power of the Spirit, and news about him spread through the whole countryside. He taught in their synagogues, and everyone praised him. Jesus was a rabbi ‘to raise up disciples’

Luke 4:21and he began by saying to them, "Today this scripture is fulfilled in your hearing." Jesus was a rabbi ‘to raise up disciples’

Luke 4:23Jesus said to them, "Surely you will quote this proverb to me: 'Physician, heal yourself! Do here in your hometown what we have heard that you did in Capernaum.'" Jesus was a rabbi ‘to raise up disciples’

Luke 4:31-32Then he went down to Capernaum, a town in Galilee, and on the Sabbath began to teach the people. They were amazed at his teaching, because his message had authority. Jesus was a rabbi ‘to raise up disciples’

Luke 4:36All the people were amazed and said to each other, "What is this teaching? With authority and power he gives orders to evil spirits and they come out!" Jesus was a rabbi ‘to raise up disciples’

Luke 4:44And he kept on preaching in the synagogues of Judea. Jesus was a rabbi ‘to raise up disciples’

Luke 5:1-3He got into one of the boats, the one belonging to Simon, and asked him to put out a little from shore. Then he sat down and taught the people from the boat. Jesus was a rabbi calling his disciples

Luke 5:8When Simon Peter saw this, he fell at Jesus' knees and said, "Go away from me, Lord; I am a sinful man!" calling his disciples

Luke 5:10-11Then Jesus said to Simon, "Don't be afraid; from now on you will catch men." Jesus was a rabbi calling his disciples

Luke 5:11So they pulled their boats up on shore, left everything and followed him. Jesus was a rabbi calling his disciples

Luke 5:11 So they pulled their boats up on shore, left everything and followed him. Discipleship... (i) is becoming like Jesus

Luke 5:11 So they pulled their boats up on shore, left everything and followed him. Discipleship... (ii) is life on life

Matthew 28:19-20Therefore go and make disciples.. teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. (iii) is discipling others

1 Thessalonians 1:4-6because our gospel came to you not simply with words (INFORMATION), but also with power (EXAMPLE), with the Holy Spirit and with deep conviction. You know how we lived among you for your sake (IMITATION). You became imitators of us and of the Lord;... (iii) is discipling others

WHO is discipling YOU? WHO are YOU discipling?