(Matthew 4:19 NLT) Jesus called out to them, “Come, follow me, and I will show you how to fish for people!”

(Matthew 9:9 NLT) As Jesus was walking along, he saw a man named Matthew sitting at his tax collector’s booth. “Follow me and be my disciple,” Jesus said to him. So Matthew got up and followed him.

(Mark 8:34 NLT) Then, calling the crowd to join his disciples, he said, “If any of you wants to be my follower, you must give up your own way, take up your cross, and follow me.

(Mark 10:20-22 NLT) 20 “Teacher,” the man replied, “I’ve obeyed all these commandments since I was young.” 21 Looking at the man, Jesus felt genuine love for him. “There is still one thing you haven’t done,” he told him. “Go and sell all your possessions and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.” 22 At this the man’s face fell, and he went away sad, for he had many possessions.

(Luke 6:40 NLT) Students are not greater than their teacher. But the student who is fully trained will become like the teacher.

(1 John 2:6 NLT) Those who say they live in God should live their lives as Jesus did.

(Matthew 11:28-29 NLT) 28 Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls.