Follow Me
The word “disciple” means “one who follows.” Jesus’ disciples follow Him. He says “Follow Me” and they do. Why? And, why just them? Jesus comes into contact with many others during His earthly ministry. Why doesn’t everyone, whom He comes into contact with, also follow Him? What are the reasons for this? Why doesn’t everyone follow Jesus? The Bible records several instances, for example, when Jesus feeds thousands of people at one time (see Matthew 14:15-21, 15:32-38; Mark 6:35-44, 8:1-9; Luke 9:12-17; John 6:5-13). Why don’t they all follow Him? Why are they not all His disciples? Because they only...
