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I. FOLLOWING JESUS AS SEEN IN HIS CHARACTER FOR OBEDIENCE.

1. His obedience was prompt.

2. His obedience was characterized by inflexibility of purpose.

3. His obedience was characterized by perfect self-abnegation.

II. FOLLOWING JESUS AS ILLUSTRATED IN THE SPIRIT HE MANIFESTED (vers. 52-56).

III. FOLLOWING JESUS AS ILLUSTRATED IN WHAT HE REQUIRES OF HIS DISCIPLES.

1. He requires that spirit of holy heroism which will cheerfully endure all hardship and opposition for His sake.

2. He requires implicit and prompt obedience.

3. He insists upon the absolute supremacy of His will.

(D. C. Hughes, M. A.)

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KJV: And it came to pass, that, as they went in the way, a certain man said unto him, Lord, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest.

WEB: As they went on the way, a certain man said to him, "I want to follow you wherever you go, Lord."