Why You Should Watch: What It Actually Means to "Follow"
If you have ever heard the phrase "Follow Jesus" and wondered what that practically looks like on a Tuesday morning, you need to watch John Barnett’s deep dive into the Greek word akoloutheo. In the session "WFM 02h The Key On How To Follow Jesus.mp3", Barnett unpacks the single word "follow" to reveal five distinct, life-changing relationships that every believer should have with Christ.
1. He breaks down the 5 ways we relate to Jesus Barnett moves beyond vague spiritual language to concrete examples. He explains that following Jesus isn’t just about walking behind Him; it is about:
• The Soldier and the Captain: Enduring hardship and refusing to get entangled in civilian affairs.
• The Slave and the Master: Being ready to carry the load and finding rest in His yoke.
• The Client and the Counselor: Seeking His legal opinion and guidance before making life decisions.
• The Citizen and the King: Owning allegiance to a different Kingdom.
• The Student and the Teacher: Striving not just to learn, but to imitate.
2. He turns theology into a response Barnett doesn’t let you just sit and listen; he demands a response from your soul. He leads the class through a powerful responsive reading of the hymn "Jesus, I Come." He contrasts the human condition—"out of my bondage, sorrow, and night"—with the divine solution—"into thy freedom, gladness, and light". It is a moving exercise in trading your "shameful failure" for His "glorious gain".
3. He clarifies the cost and the cure This teaching balances the high call of a soldier with the deep comfort of a savior. Barnett explains that while Jesus demands we "line up behind Him" and accept His authority, He also promises that this submission is the only way to come out of "unrest and arrogant pride" and into "the peace of thy sheltering fold".
If you want to move from being a passive observer of Christianity to an active "soldier," "slave," and "student" of the Captain of your salvation, this teaching provides the marching orders you need.
From NR8-09 & WFM-02h – Jesus – I AM the Light to Follow (010819AM) – Watch the complete lesson here: https://youtu.be/3ZOqui91pMY
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