Matthew 4:23-25
1. the few who became disciples ( Matthew 4:18-22 ) 2. the great multitudes ( Matthew 4:23-25 ) • didn’t have to leave everything to follow Jesus • came because they saw the miracles Jesus did • followed at their convenience ( Matthew 13:34-36 )
healing ( Luke 5:15; Matthew 15:31 ) teaching ( Matthew 7:28; Mark 12:37 ) curiosity ( John 12:9 ) rejoicing ( Luke13:17 ) “ praise and worship ” ( Luke 19:36-44 ) betrayal ( Luke 22:47 ) condemning to death ( Luke 23:21 ) pity at “this spectacle” ( Luke 23:48 )
1. Do you seek a “ resting place ” on earth? ( Luke 9:57-58 ) 2. Do your circumstances (suffering/loss) mute your preaching of the gospel? ( Luke 9:59-60 ) 3. Do you have an attachment to family or friends ? ( Luke 9:61-62, 14:26 ) 4. Do you have any interest in yourself ? ( Mark 8:34; Luke 14:27 ) the “ weeding out ” process ( John 6 )
You’re either crucifying Jesus or being crucified with Him!
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