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The Setting "So he departed thence, and found Elisha the son of Shaphat, who was plowing with twelve yoke of oxen before him, and he with the twelfth: and Elijah passed by him, and cast his mantle upon him" (1Ki_19:19). 1. Let it be noted that the call of God came to Elisha while he … Continue reading “0013. The Setting”

Following Christ and Reigning with Him "Then answered Peter and said unto Him, Behold, we have forsaken all, and followed Thee; what shall we have therefore? "And Jesus said unto them, Verily I say unto you, That ye which have followed Me, in the regeneration when the Son of Man shall sit in the throne … Continue reading “0010. Following Christ and Reigning with Him”

Following Christ No Matter What Others Do "And what shall this man do? "Jesus saith unto him, * * What is that to thee? follow thou Me" (Joh_21:21-22). When Peter was told by the Lord by what death he should glorify Christ, he did not hesitate to follow on; but Peter did ask concerning one … Continue reading “0011. Following Christ No Matter What Others Do”

Following Christ Even Unto Death "I say unto thee, When thou wast young, thou girdest thyself, and walkedst whithersoever thou wouldest: but when thou shalt be old, thou shalt stretch forth thy hands, and another shall gird thee, and carry thee whither thou wouldest not" (Joh_21:18). Christ spoke these words signifying by what death Peter … Continue reading “0008. Following Christ Even Unto Death”

Following Christ Amid the Raptured Saints "These are they which follow the Lamb whithersoever He goeth" (Rev_14:4). There is no more beautiful verse in the Bible than this. The Lord seems to draw back the curtain in order to give us a glimpse of coming scenes. There are those who were undefiled; those who have … Continue reading “0009. Following Christ Amid the Raptured Saints”

Following Christ Above Riches "Sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in Heaven: and come and follow Me" (Mat_19:21). The story before us is that of the rich young ruler. He possessed many things which were praiseworthy. He was earnest and he was moral, and he was interested, … Continue reading “0006. Following Christ Above Riches”

Following Christ Above Self "If any man will come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me" (Mat_16:24). Jesus Christ had been telling the disciples how He must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things of the elders, and of the chief priests, and of the scribes, and be … Continue reading “0007. Following Christ Above Self”

Following Christ Through Deprivations "A certain man said unto Him, Lord, I will follow Thee whithersoever Thou goest. And Jesus said unto him, Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests; but the Son of Man hath not where to lay His head" (Luk_9:57-58). It is quite certain that this "certain young man" … Continue reading “0004. Following Christ Through Deprivations”

Following Christ Above Relatives "And He said unto another, Follow thou Me. But he said, Lord, suffer me first to go and bury my father. "And another also said, Lord, I will follow Thee; but let me first go bid them farewell, which are at home at my house" (Luk_9:59-62). If we are going to … Continue reading “0005. Following Christ Above Relatives”

Following the Lord Fully This lesson should be fruitful in a deep searching of hearts. There were many who went out of Egypt under a true token, the shed blood, but there were very few who never failed God in the days of wilderness journeyings. It is said of Caleb that he followed the Lord … Continue reading “0002. Following the Lord Fully”