Jesus called people to follow him. Not just believe he exists or like some of the things he taught--he literally said, "Follow me." One of his followers, the apostle Peter, reiterates this command: "To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps." ~ 1 Peter 2:21 In this series we have focused on the different places Jesus went that we likewise should go, as his followers. One place Jesus went regularly was to secluded places to pray to his Father. Another place Jesus went was to the broken & lost. The gospels are full of examples of Jesus engaging those far from God. In this sermon we wrap up this series by looking at how Jesus used a majority of his time intentionally pulling away from the crowds so he could relationally pour his life into a few people. Jesus prioritized disciple making. In this teaching we will discover why disciple making is so hard, and then focus on two manageable steps you can take to begin following the simple pattern of Jesus.