The People Who Almost Followed Jesus
04. The Crowd That Turned Back, When Jesus Becomes Too Difficult
▶ Watch Today’s Video John 6:60-69 They had seen the miracles.They had eaten the bread.They had followed Jesus through the countryside.They were fascinated by what He could do. But then Jesus said something they did not want to hear.And suddenly, following Him became too difficult. John records one of the saddest sentences in the Gospels:…
12. The Almost Disciple in Each of Us
Watch Today’s Video It is easy to read these stories and judge the people who walked away. The rich young ruler loved his wealth. The hesitant followers kept saying, “First, let me…” The crowd abandoned Jesus when His teaching became difficult. Judas stayed close but never surrendered. Herod was fascinated but unchanged. Felix postponed obedience.…
11. The Religious Leaders, When Knowing Scripture Is Not Enough
Watch Today’s Video They knew the Scriptures better than almost anyone. They studied every command. They debated every interpretation. They memorized long passages. They could identify error and defend correct doctrine. Yet when the One promised by those Scriptures stood directly in front of them, they refused to follow Him. Jesus said: “You search the…
10. The Scribe Who Counted the Cost, “I Will Follow You Wherever You Go”
Watch Today’s Video He sounded completely committed. A scribe approached Jesus and boldly declared: “Teacher, I will follow you wherever you go.” No hesitation. No conditions. No apparent limits. Many leaders would have celebrated the decision and immediately welcomed him into the movement. But Jesus did something unexpected. He did not make following Him sound…
09. Agrippa, Paul Did Not Waste His Audience
Watch Today’s Video Acts 26:24-29 Paul was the prisoner.Agrippa was the king. Paul could have used the moment to defend himself, gain sympathy, or argue for his release. Instead, he did something far more important. He tried to make a disciple. Paul told his story. He explained what Jesus had done in his life. He…
06. Pilate, Knowing the Truth but Refusing the Cost
The People Who Almost Followed Jesus · Part 06 ▶ Watch Today’s Video Also on YouTube → John 18-19 Pilate had a problem. He knew the truth. But he was not willing to pay the price of acting on it. After questioning Jesus, Pilate repeatedly came back to the same conclusion: Jesus was innocent. “I…
05. Judas, Close to Jesus, But Never Surrendered
The People Who Almost Followed Jesus · Part 05 ▶ Watch Today’s Video Also on YouTube → Matthew 26:14-25 Judas may be one of the most frightening warnings in the entire Bible. Because Judas was not far from Jesus. He was astonishingly close. He heard Jesus teach with his own ears. He watched the blind…