Derwood Alliance Church

In this episode, Mark & Devin discuss the concept of following Jesus and being formed as His disciple. They highlight that everyone is following and being shaped by something, but Jesus calls us to follow Him specifically. They explain that in Jesus' time, being invited to follow a rabbi was a prestigious opportunity, and we should view Jesus' invitation with similar reverence.Being a disciple involves three key aspects: being with Jesus, becoming like Him, and doing what He did. This requires intentional effort to spend time in prayer and Scripture study to know Jesus better. It's emphasized that while community is important, ultimately discipleship is about one's personal relationship with Jesus. Listeners are encouraged to make a clear decision to be a disciple of Jesus and to invest time in knowing Him through Scripture and prayer.