February 11, 2012 Learn It!

Learn It.

Mark 4:33-34 With many similar parables Jesus spoke the word to them, as much as they could understand. 34 He did not say anything to them without using a parable. But when he was alone with his own disciples, he explained everything.

DO YOU want to get to know Jesus really well? Then become a disciple. What does a disciple do? He or she spends a good amount of time with Jesus.
Many times in the accounts of Jesus’ ministry, you’ll see him enter into teaching time with only his disciples. The disciples want to know all Jesus knows and do what Jesus does to become like their rabbi. When they follow Jesus, they literally follow him as closely as they can. They crowd around him as he walks. They sit or stand close to him as he teaches. They are attentive. They ask questions. Their disciplined following causes Jesus’ ways to become their ways.
How do you become a disciple? You can literally sit with his word. You can also sit with others to ask questions and learn his word. You can listen to preaching in church and teachings on TV and on the radio. Podcasts and websites are available with some of the world’s best teachers free of charge. God’s Word is everywhere. You just have to sit down and hear it.
You might say, “That’s too much.” And I will say, “How could you get too much of the eternal God? How could you get too much of the God who freely offers you eternal life?”
Why is he last on your list? Why are you always saying, “Not now.” when you are invited to a Bible study?
When will you learn if not now?


Pause and consider: each day you wait, you miss knowing Jesus.