1. FOLLOW ME!

2. INTRODUCTION The expression, “Follow me,” occurs 22 times in the New Testament, all save one in the four gospels (Matt. 4:19; 8:22; 9:9; 16:24; 19:21, 28; Mark 1:17; 2:14; 8:34; 10:21; Luke 5:27; 9:23, 59; 18:22; John 1:43; 8:12; 10:27; 12:26; 13:36; 21:19, 22; Acts 12:8).

3. Follow Me! Examples Demands Blessings

4. EXAMPLES Peter, Andrew, James and John Matthew/Levi the Publican Philip A Scribe and an Unnamed Disciple The Rich Young Ruler

5. DEMANDS Self-Denial and Cross Bearing A Life of Service Honesty, Humility and Focus

6. BLESSINGS Walking in the Light Hope and Eternal Security