Following Jesus Christ
The Gospels provide more than a record of Jesus Christ's life and ministry. They show us what it means to become His disciples. Through His teachings, His example, and His perfect obedience to the Father, we learn what it means to follow Him.
After His resurrection, Jesus asked the Nephites, “What manner of men ought ye to be?” He then answered His own question: “Even as I am” (3 Ne. 27:27). Elsewhere He commanded His followers to be perfect (Matt. 5:48; 3 Ne. 12:48). In the New Testament, the Greek word translated perfect carries the idea of becoming whole or complete. We move toward that goal as we trust in Jesus Christ and strive to follow Him.
None of us can duplicate the Savior's life or accomplish what He accomplished. Yet we can seek to become more like Him. He showed compassion to the lonely, kindness to the suffering, patience to the weak, and mercy to those who had fallen. He consistently placed the will of His Father before His own and devoted His life to blessing others.
Following Jesus Christ is therefore more than believing certain truths. It is a lifelong effort to let His teachings shape our thoughts, words, and actions. As we walk that path, we discover that His invitation is also an invitation to become more than we are today.
The purpose of this website is to explore the life and teachings of Jesus Christ through scripture, history, and the land where many of these events occurred. One resource created for that purpose is Passion Week: Walking with Christ to Easter Morning.
Featured Book: Passion Week
Passion Week follows the Savior through the final week of His mortal ministry—from His triumphal entry into Jerusalem to the empty tomb. Combining scripture, historical context, and imagery from the Holy Land, it invites readers to walk beside Christ during the events of Passion Week.