Master the Bible: How to Get and Keep the Big Picture of the Bible's Story

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Mas ter the B i b l e : How to Get and Keep the B i g P i c ture of the B i b l e ’ s Stor y

life. [13] I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God that you may know that you have eternal life (cf. 1 John 2.23-24; 2 John 1.9).

B. He called disciples to himself, who identified with and followed him as Master and Teacher.

1. He selected his followers; they did not choose him, John 15.16.

2. He called them from their vocations, lifestyles, and backgrounds, i.e., Peter, James, and John, Matt. 4.18-22.

3. He called people to follow him at great cost and sacrifice, Matt. 8.22.

4. His call involved counting the cost of following him, Luke 14.26-27.

5. He claimed that nothing on earth can be compared to his call, Matt. 16.24-26.

6. Jesus promised that his disciples would be treated in the same way as he himself was treated, Matt. 10.24-25.

7. His call was at times ignored or refused (i.e., the rich young ruler), Matt. 19.21.

8. He promised God’s favor on the one who so followed him, John 12.26.