A Kashubian family living on the front line would hang a portrait of Hitler or of Stalin at home, depending on which soldiers were approaching. That story opens a question: how can anyone recognise a disciple of Jesus today, when he wears no uniform and no distinctive dress? The sermon walks through the missionary discourse of Matthew 10, where Jesus sends out his messengers to do exactly what he himself had been doing, and warns them they will not be welcomed everywhere. Listen and ask yourself what it really means to do what Jesus did.
Doing What Jesus Did
Like Jesus
When children are young, they learn by observing the behavior of adults. Teenagers have their own idols whom they admire and try to emulate. Even adults seek out role models who inspire them and whose views they follow. However, in this world where everyone follows someone, Jesus’ invitation remains as relevant as ever: “Follow Me and imitate Me.”
This is a call to something more than simply admiring His teaching, drawing inspiration from His views, or even recognizing Him as a moral authority. Following Jesus transforms our entire lives. It means that we choose to be with Jesus, to become like Jesus, and to do what Jesus does.
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