Message Notes

“FOLLOW ME”

1. The words of the Lord Jesus given to Matthew

2. An invitation to be a disciple of the Lord

3. Matthew promptly responded

4. Grammatical significance of the word “follow”

(Greek: akoloutheo)

CAREFULLY FOLLOWED

1. A description of how Timothy responded to Paul’s teachings

2. “Carefully followed”

a) Thoroughly followed

b) Followed with understanding and commitment

c) Followed even the details of life… and not just doctrine

3. Grammatical significance

(Greek: parakoloutheo)

THE LIST OF THINGS FOLLOWED

1. Doctrine

2. Manner of life

3. Purpose

4. Faith

5. Longsuffering

6. Love

7. Perseverance   (2 Timothy 3:10)

TWO SIGNIFICANT FEATURES THROUGH FOLLOWING

1. Sonship   (Philippians 2:19-24; 1 Timothy 1:2)

a) A true son

(Beloved and faithful son 1   Corinthians 4:17)

b) Like-minded

c) Sincerely care

d) Proven character

2. Brotherhood   (Philippians 2:25-30)

a) Brother   (Colossians 1:1)

b) Brother and minister (servant) of God   (1 Thessalonians 3:2a)

c) Fellow-labourer in the gospel   (1 Thessalonians 3:2b)