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I am a Jesus pusher!!! Do not be drawn into “imitating” language. The Greek word (mimetes) translated imitate is in the noun form (1 Corinthians

I am a Jesus pusher!!! The Greek word (akoloutheo) translated followed does not apply to the disciples after the Gospel accounts. It is extremely

I am a Jesus pusher!!! There were radical differences between being a disciple of Jesus and a disciple of another person of His day. One is Jesus

I am a Jesus pusher!!! Another element in following Jesus is an EXCLUSIVE relationship. While Jesus walked the face of this earth, it was a common

I am a Jesus pusher!!! A basic element in discipleship is obviously an EXTERNAL following. This was a strong element of the Jewish culture. There were

I am a Jesus pusher!!! There is no reference in the Old Testament of “going after God” as a disciple. One can easily understand this lack. The Old

I am a Jesus pusher!!! For a moment I ask you to imagine going about your normal day.  You have schedules to meet and obligations to fulfill.  Jesus

I am a Jesus pusher!!! Peter and Andrew receive a call to follow Jesus.  Up to this time they supported Jesus when they had time. Now the call of

I am a Jesus pusher!!!  The disciples left (aphiemi) their nets to follow Jesus (Matthew 4:20). The attitude of pushing aside something important to