Following Jesus: The True Meaning of Discipleship
By Johann Hanekom
Length2h 15m
About this audiobook
"Following Jesus: The True Meaning of Discipleship" is a powerful guide for Christians seeking to understand the depth of biblical discipleship. This book explores Jesus’ teachings on the cost of discipleship through parables such as the tower builder and the king going to war (Luke 14:28–33). It warns against the dangers of uncommitted faith, likened to “tasteless salt” (Luke 14:34–35), and emphasizes the necessity of prayer, obedience, and Scripture to maintain a vibrant spiritual life.
This inspiring book calls modern disciples to deepen their commitment, take Scripture to heart, and follow Jesus with full surrender. It is ideal for believers looking to strengthen their faith and live a life of true discipleship. It is a Biblical exploration of true discipleship, rooted in Luke 14 and enriched with study questions, practical applications, and prayer guides. Ideal for personal devotion, small groups, or church leadership training.
Audiobook details
GenreSpirituality and Religion, Philosophy
Length2 hrs 15 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMar 23, 2026
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Crisis of Discipleship: Study Questions: The Crisis of Discipleship
2The Call to Follow Jesus
3The Jesus Movement
4Stages of the Jesus Movement
5Stage 1: People Followed Jesus Out of Their Own Initiative
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6Stage 2: Jesus’ Call
72.1 Jesus Initiates the Call
82.2 Breaking Through the Religious Barriers
92.3 The Pivotal Response
102.4 Coming Out from Among the Multitudes
112.5 Counting the Cost
122.6 The Call to Discipleship
132.7 The Call to Leadership
14Stage 3: Jesus Tests His Followers
15Stage 4: The Narrow Band of Followers
16Stage 5: The First Church
17Study Questions: The Call to Follow Jesus
18What is Discipleship?
19Part 1: Discipleship Demands Commitment: Study Questions: Discipleship Demands Commitment
20Part 2: Discipleship Divides
21The Tribe of Levi:
22Meaning and Application:
23Commitment to God:
24Moral Courage:
25Prioritizing service to God:
26Application and Contemporary Relevance:
271. Moral Integrity and Courage:
282. Standing Up for Values:
293. Balancing Family and Values:
304. Learning From the Past:
31In Summary:
32Study Questions: Discipleship Divides
33Part 3: Discipleship Demands the Cross
34The Carnal Man:
35Study Questions: Discipleship Demands the Cross
36Part 4: Discipleship is Costly
37Building a Tower
38The Merchant's Call
39Going to War
40Study Questions: Discipleship is Costly
41Part 5: Uncommitted Discipleship is Dangerous: Study Questions: Uncommitted Discipleship is Dangerous
42The Disciple and the Bible
43God is the Author of the Bible
44Scripture Authenticates Itself
45The Necessity of the Bible
461. Knowledge of the Gospel
472. Maintaining a Spiritual Life
483. The Bible is Necessary for Certain Knowledge of God’s Will
49Study Questions: The Disciple and the Bible
50The Praying Disciple
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