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
34The Carnal Man:
2The Call to Follow Jesus
35Study Questions: Discipleship Demands the Cross
3The Jesus Movement
36Part 4: Discipleship is Costly
4Stages of the Jesus Movement
37Building a Tower
5Stage 1: People Followed Jesus Out of Their Own Initiative
38The Merchant's Call
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6Stage 2: Jesus’ Call
39Going to War
72.1 Jesus Initiates the Call
40Study Questions: Discipleship is Costly
82.2 Breaking Through the Religious Barriers
41Part 5: Uncommitted Discipleship is Dangerous: Study Questions: Uncommitted Discipleship is Dangerous
92.3 The Pivotal Response
42The Disciple and the Bible
102.4 Coming Out from Among the Multitudes
43God is the Author of the Bible
112.5 Counting the Cost
44Scripture Authenticates Itself
122.6 The Call to Discipleship
45The Necessity of the Bible
132.7 The Call to Leadership
461. Knowledge of the Gospel
14Stage 3: Jesus Tests His Followers
472. Maintaining a Spiritual Life
15Stage 4: The Narrow Band of Followers
483. The Bible is Necessary for Certain Knowledge of God’s Will
16Stage 5: The First Church
49Study Questions: The Disciple and the Bible
17Study Questions: The Call to Follow Jesus
50The Praying Disciple
18What is Discipleship?
51A. Why Should We Pray?
19Part 1: Discipleship Demands Commitment: Study Questions: Discipleship Demands Commitment
52(i) Prayer is an expression of trust in God
20Part 2: Discipleship Divides
53(ii) Prayer brings us into deeper fellowship with God
21The Tribe of Levi:
54(iii) Prayer advances God’s Kingdom work
22Meaning and Application:
55B. The Effectiveness of Prayer
23Commitment to God:
56(i) Prayer Changes the Way God Works
24Moral Courage:
57ii. Effective Prayer is Made Possible by Jesus Christ
25Prioritizing service to God:
58C. Important Considerations in Effective Prayer
26Application and Contemporary Relevance:
59(i) Praying According to God’s Will
271. Moral Integrity and Courage:
60(ii) Praying with Faith
282. Standing Up for Values:
61(iii) Obedience
293. Balancing Family and Values:
62(iv) Unconfessed Sin
304. Learning From the Past:
63(v) Forgiving Others
31In Summary:
64(vi) Humility
32Study Questions: Discipleship Divides
65Study Questions: The Praying Disciple
33Part 3: Discipleship Demands the Cross
66Bibliography
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