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Let Jesus Disciple You

Follow Me

Speaker
Matt Ryniker
Date
Passages
Mark 1; Mark 8; John 10; Deuteronomy 13; 1 Kings 18; Colossians 1
Message
Begins at 1:15:14 in the service

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Let Jesus Disciple You

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Follow Me

Notes from the August 30, 2026 message. Every reference links to the passage so you can read it in full.

The big idea

When Jesus says “Follow me,” he is not recruiting students and he is not handing out chores. He is speaking the same words God has been speaking to his people since Deuteronomy — and what he is asking for is your heart’s loyalty.

Key takeaways

  • Obedience to Christ isn’t what happens after grace runs out. It is more grace — the ongoing transfer out of a kingdom of darkness that only ever advertised freedom while handing out chains.
  • Jesus said “follow me” to individuals, to crowds, and to everyone — and he never framed it the same way twice. The constant isn’t the task; it’s him.
  • Following him leads to a cross — but not only to a cross. He didn’t stay dead, and he doesn’t intend for us to follow him partway.
  • The Old Testament is saturated with “follow” language, and it stacks overlapping verbs: fear him, obey his voice, keep his commands, serve him, cling to him. Caleb was commended not for his coordinates but for his heart.
  • Israel begged for a king who would be perfectly just, perfectly kind, and unfailingly loyal. Jesus is that King — and he’s better at leading than we are at following.
  • The project is us. This is not a chore list heading toward a heavenly work detail — it’s a bride being made ready for a wedding.

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