Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 8000 The life of the believer » 8100 The life of faith » 8120 following Jesus Christ The NT provides examples of individuals who followed Jesus Christ and of the implications of this decision for their lives. Examples of those who followed Jesus Christ Crowds of people Matthew 4:25 See also Matthew 8:1; Matthew 12:15 pp Mark 3:7; Matthew 14:13 pp Luke 9:11 pp John 6:2; Matthew 19:2; Mark 2:15; Mark 5:24; Luke 7:9,11 Those who were healed Matthew 20:34 See also Mark 10:52 pp Luke 18:43 Those who were needy The disciples Matthew 8:23 See also Mark 14:51; Mark 15:41; John 18:15 Examples of those who obeyed Jesus Christ's call to follow him Peter and Andrew Matthew 4:18-20 pp Mark 1:16-18 See also Luke 5:11 James and John Matthew Matthew 9:9 pp Mark 2:14 pp Luke 5:27-28 Philip Examples of those who hesitated when called to follow Jesus Christ See also Matthew 19:21 pp Mark 10:21 pp Luke 18:22-23; Luke 9:59-60 Wrong motives in following Jesus Christ The cost of following Jesus Christ Carrying one's cross Matthew 16:24-26 pp Mark 8:34-37 pp Luke 9:23-25 See also Matthew 10:37-39; Luke 14:25-33; John 12:23-25 Leaving security behind Matthew 8:19-20 pp Luke 9:57-58 See also Luke 9:61-62 Those who failed to persevere in following Jesus Christ Those who persevered under suffering in following Jesus Christ See also John 13:12-17; John 21:19; Acts 22:4; Acts 24:14; Romans 15:5; 1 Corinthians 11:1; 1 Thessalonians 1:6; 1 Peter 2:20-23; Revelation 14:4; Revelation 17:14 The blessings of following Jesus Christ Matthew 19:27-30 pp Mark 10:28-31 pp Luke 18:28-30 The reward is not on the basis of merit but the free gift promised to those who follow Jesus Christ. See also John 8:12; John 12:26 The limits on following Jesus Christ See also
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