To the Jews who had believed Him, Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples” John 8:31

“ After John was put in prison, Jesus went into Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God. 15 “The time has come,” he said. “The kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe the good news!” 16 As Jesus walked beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon Peter and his brother Andrew casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. 17 “Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people.” 18 At once they left their nets and followed him. 19 When he had gone a little farther, he saw James son of Zebedee and his brother John in a boat, preparing their nets. 20 Without delay he called them, and they left their father Zebedee in the boat with the hired men and followed him.” Mark 1:14-20

A Disciple:

FEEDS on Jesus’ Word 

“If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples” John 8:31

FOLLOWS Jesus’ Way 

“Jesus said, ‘Come follow Me” Mark 1:17

FORSAKES whatever or whoever hinders them from following Jesus. 

“At once they left their nets and followed him.” Mark 1:18

“Without delay he called them, and they left their father Zebedee in the boat with the hired men and followed him.” Mark 1:20

“Then Jesus said to his disciples, “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me.” Matthew 16:24

“…Let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, 2 fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith…” Hebrews 12:1-2