Become New with John Ortberg 26. Are You Really Following Jesus? | John Ortberg
Feb 26, 2024
Explore the importance of actively engaging in one's spiritual journey with Jesus, the paradoxes of Jesus's teachings, the nuanced concept of obedience in following Him, and the necessity of commitment and sacrifice in becoming a true disciple.
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Two Postures Toward Jesus
- John Ortberg contrasts two postures toward Jesus: being a disciple or merely part of the crowd.
- Disciples commit and follow, while crowds admire and ultimately may abandon him.
Take The Class For Credit
- If you take Jesus 'for credit,' commit to the assignments, vulnerability, and tests of discipleship.
- Promise credible effort: trust the teacher and accept the work required for growth.
Confusing Teaching That Clarifies Later
- Ortberg recalls a confusing grad-school professor who taught chaotic lectures that later made sense.
- He likens Jesus' teaching method to that strategic confusion that eventually clarifies truth.