I Will Follow You Wherever You Go These

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"I Will Follow You Wherever You Go" • These words were once spoken to

"I Will Follow You Wherever You Go" • These words were once spoken to Jesus by a scribe (Matt. 8: 18 -20). • In Luke's parallel account Jesus ends the series of encounters with a serious charge (Luke 9: 62).

"I Will Follow You Wherever You Go" Jesus wasn't being rude or dismissive. He

"I Will Follow You Wherever You Go" Jesus wasn't being rude or dismissive. He was honestly challenging them to see where following Him would lead.

Why does anyone become a Christian? • For salvation from sin (Matt. 1: 21)

Why does anyone become a Christian? • For salvation from sin (Matt. 1: 21) • For reconciliation back to God (2 Cor. 5: 18 -20) • For a new life (1 Pet. 1: 22 -23) • For eternal life (John 6: 40)

Do we consider when doing this where it might lead us as we follow

Do we consider when doing this where it might lead us as we follow Jesus? • It will lead us to self-denial (Matt. 16: 2425; Gal. 2: 20). • It may lead us to changed relationships ( Matt. 10: 34 -38). • It could lead us to suffering and persecution (Acts 14: 21 -22; 2 Tim. 3: 1012).

"I Will Follow You Wherever You Go" Much of the reason that those who

"I Will Follow You Wherever You Go" Much of the reason that those who start following Christ turn back is because they don't truly want to go "wherever" Christ goes.

"I Will Follow You Wherever You Go" • The apostles refused to follow Him

"I Will Follow You Wherever You Go" • The apostles refused to follow Him in His arrest (Mark 14: 48 -50). • Many refuse to follow Him when the way becomes difficult (Matt. 13: 20 -21).

"I Will Follow You Wherever You Go" We must understand this when we see

"I Will Follow You Wherever You Go" We must understand this when we see people fall. • It is not a problem with the gospel. • It is not always a problem with the church. • It is an unwillingness to go "wherever" Christ leads.

"I Will Follow You Wherever You Go" Following Jesus may take us some difficult

"I Will Follow You Wherever You Go" Following Jesus may take us some difficult places… …but "wherever" it leads us it will ultimately be worth it (Room. 8: 18)