In "Fan, Follower, or Disciple," Pastor Joshua Limpert challenges the modern "spectator" version of Christianity. Drawing from the Gospel of John and the book of Acts, he explores the messy, necessary process of moving from someone who simply admires Jesus to someone who is willing to suffer for Him. He shares his own vulnerable journey of faith—including the struggles of purity and the temptation to hold back parts of his life from God—to show that while the process of discipleship is a "fire," it is the only path to a life that can withstand an earthquake.
-- We often start as fans in the stadium, knowing about Jesus without truly being known by Him or participating in His work.
-- Moving from a fan to a follower involves an "apprenticeship" where our fleshly desires are stripped away, often through testing and failure.
-- The transition to a disciple is marked by a "daily devotion" of crucifying the flesh and a steadfastness that praises God even in the midst of humiliation and trials.
-- True discipleship isn't just about personal growth; it is about fulfilling the Great Commission by pouring into others and making new disciples.
Scriptures for Further Study
-- Matthew 16:24-26
-- John 6:52-69
-- Matthew 4:18-19
-- Matthew 27:69-75
-- Acts 16:19-34
-- Matthew 28:18-20
