What does it really mean to fully follow Jesus? In this message from Luke 24:13-35, Pastor Chris Teien walks through the story of the road to Emmaus and shows how true discipleship is more than being near Jesus or knowing facts about Him. It means seeing Him clearly, letting God’s Word shape your understanding, responding personally, and allowing your life to be changed.

Link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2285086/episodes/19002908

Key Points

1.  Recognize When You Are Missing Jesus - Even sincere people can be near Jesus and still fail to recognize Him. Disappointment, wrong expectations, and shallow understanding can cloud our view. 
2.  Let God’s Word Shape Your Understanding - Jesus opened the Scriptures to help the disciples understand who He really was. Real discipleship is built on truth, not feelings alone. 
3.  Move Toward a Real Relationship with Jesus - The men on the road invited Jesus to stay with them. Following Jesus requires a personal response, not just interest or observation. 
4.  Expect Your Life to Be Transformed - When their eyes were opened, everything changed. A true encounter with Christ changes your direction, priorities, and purpose. 
5.  Share What Jesus Has Done in Your Life - Once they recognized Jesus, they went and told others. Real faith does not stay private. A changed life becomes a testimony. 

Personal Stories
 Pastor Chris connects disciple-making to his own experience as a trainer, explaining that helping someone follow Christ is much like training someone in an important role. He also shares personally about wrestling with assurance of salvation and coming to a real, settled relationship with Christ. 

Quotes
 You can be near Jesus and still not recognize Him.
 A disciple pursues relationship, not just information.
 Before you make a disciple, you must become one.
 Am I fully following Jesus, or just watching Him?

Takeaways
 Ask God to reveal any place where you are near Jesus but not truly following Him.
 Spend time in Scripture and let God’s Word reshape your understanding.
 Move beyond information and intentionally pursue a real relationship with Christ.
 Share with at least one person what Jesus has done in your life.

Scripture
 Luke 24:13-35 - The road to Emmaus and the call to fully follow Jesus
 Matthew 7:21 - Nearness to spiritual things is not the same as true obedience
 Proverbs 3:5 - Trusting God instead of leaning on your own understanding
 John 5:39 - Scripture points us to Christ
 Hebrews 4:12 - God’s Word works in the heart
 James 1:22 - Be doers of the Word, not hearers only
 Romans 10:9 - Following Jesus requires personal faith and response
 John 15:5 - Real relationship with Jesus produces fruit
 2 Corinthians 5:17 - Life transformation in Christ
 Acts 3:19 - Repentance involves a change of direction
 Matthew 6:33 - Reordering life around God’s kingdom
 Acts 4:20 - Real faith speaks about what Christ has done
 John 9:25 - A personal testimony matters
 2 Timothy 2:2 - Pass the truth on to others

Keywords
 discipleship, following Jesus, Luke 24, road to Emmaus, Christian growth, spiritual transformation, disciple making, Rockwell Church

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Chris Teien, Pastor of Rockwell Church in Virginia, Minnesota, shares biblical preaching and practical encouragement through the WELL Faith Sermon Audio Podcast, along with occasional guest speakers. New messages are shared every week to encourage you in your faith and help you apply God's Word to your life. Learn more at ChrisTeien.com and Rockwell.church