There are many benefits that come from Jesus, but nothing compares to simply being with Jesus and knowing him as lord and savior. That’s why Jesus called his first disciples “so that they might be with him and he might send them out” (Mark 3:14).
Read MoreFollowing Jesus as disciples is not primarily about our holiness or growth. It’s about Jesus and his mission. Jesus calls us to himself and to his purposes, and in doing so he invites us out of our puny personal ambitions and into something bigger than ourselves.
Read MoreIn the New Testament, followers of Jesus are called “Christians” three times, “believers” 15 times, and “disciples” 235 times. Since being a disciple is so important to Jesus, let’s make sure we really understand what it means.
Read MorePatrol is excited to partner with Reality LA, a church in Hollywood, CA, to release Follow Me: A Simple Guide to Following Jesus from pastor and theologian Jeremy Treat. This accessibly written and illustrated book explains what discipleship is all about, in a clear way that anyone can understand.
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