Following Jesus Closely

In this sermon, Art Snow explores the nature of following Jesus with an emphasis on compassion and mercy. Using Luke 18, he examines the parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector and the story of the blind beggar. Art emphasizes the need for deep humility and an ongoing cry for God's mercy in the believer's life, drawing on the early church tradition of the 'Kyrie eleison' (Lord, have mercy). He connects this prayer to the constant need for God's grace in everyday moments and offers practical ways for believers to keep God's presence at the center of their lives through prayer and reflection.