Episode #1: There are no Part-Time Christians
Story of Welsh Revival
Story behind the song "I have decided to follow Jesus."
Lyrics to the song, "I have decided to follow Jesus"
I have decided to follow Jesus;
I have decided to follow Jesus;
I have decided to follow Jesus;
No turning back, no turning back.
Tho' none go with me, I still will follow,
Tho' none go with me I still will follow,
Tho' none go with me, I still will follow;
No turning back, no turning back.
The world behind me, the cross before me,
The world behind me, the cross before me;
The world behind me, the cross before me;
No turning back, no turning back.
John 12:24
Luke 9:57-62
Following Jesus is a decision. It's as clear and simple as that. Either you and I believe Jesus is worth following, or we don't.
Over and over in the New Testament, Jesus called people to "follow me." Today, Jesus still calls for us to give our all. There are no part-time followers or part-time Christians. Jesus said we are to seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness.
Four aspects of being a disciple:
- Confession
- Abandonment
- Pursuit
- Sharing
- How did the story of the martyr impact you?
- Where you do need to strengthen your commitment to follow Christ?
- Which of the four aspects of being a disciple speaks to you the most?
Resources: 5minutediscipleship.com/resources
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