Luke 9:59-60 And he said to another, Follow me. But he said, Lord, suffer me first to go and bury my father.… I. WHAT IS INCLUDED IN FOLLOWING CHRIST? 1. By following Christ the disciple is brought into a new relation. 2. At all times the religious relation is more important than the natural one. (1) It is formed by the will and choice of the individual himself. (2) It is wider in its sympathies. (3) It is a relation which will never fail. II. THE DISCIPLE OF CHRIST HAS NEW RESPONSIBILITIES. 1. He has to learn of Him. 2. He has to suffer with Him. 3. He has to move on towards Him. III. THE DISCIPLE IS BROUGHT TO POSSESS NEW PRIVILEGES. 1. He has the most powerful incentive to work in this world. He has the most glorious hope with regard to the world to come. (H. C. Williams.) Parallel Verses KJV: And he said unto another, Follow me. But he said, Lord, suffer me first to go and bury my father.WEB: He said to another, "Follow me!" But he said, "Lord, allow me first to go and bury my father." |
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