Download Lesson: 7.28.19 Class Notes – Luke 9.51-62

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• Am I following Jesus totally or just casually? As someone has observed, “There’s a difference between interest and commitment. When you’re interested in doing something, you do it only when circumstances permit. When you’re committed to something, you accept no excuses, only results” (Art Turock, Reader’s Digest [11/94], p. 212).
• Following Christ is like taking a class on the pass/fail system. There is no curve. You either make it or you don’t. He requires that you devote everything that you are and have to Him or nothing at all. It is important to realize that these verses are not just directed to those who are considering “full-time” Christian service. They are addressed to everyone who would consider being a follower of Christ or disciple (the terms are synonymous). The Lord draws a line in the sand: The only way to follow Jesus is totally.
• Luke adds “go and proclaim everywhere the kingdom of God” which is added “to help us understand that Jesus’ uncompromising command is uttered in light of the supreme good of proclaiming the good news.”