What Does It Mean to Follow Jesus?

What does it truly mean to follow Jesus? Scott Aniol suggests that following Jesus primarily involves listening to His teachings and seeking to understand and comprehend them. This process involves reading the Scriptures, sitting under the preaching of the Word, meditating upon the Word, and studying the Word. Both the Old and New Testaments are truths about Christ and God communicated to us. However, true discipleship does not end with intellectual ascent. It must also involve the transformation of our lives in line with Christ's teachings. True belief in Christ should lead to a changed life, marked by growth in faith, the forsaking of sin and the world, and the striving to obey everything that Christ commanded us. This is the essence of the Great Commission in Matthew 28, which is not just about teaching truths, but teaching to observe everything that Christ has commanded. John 14:15 (NKJV): 'If you love Me, keep My commandments.'