Following Jesus: Teaching Them to Observe All He Commanded

S3 E3 - What is the Grace of God - How Are We Saved By It

What is the Grace of God? How would you answer? In this episode I discuss this incredible gift offered to us by God.
In Ephesian 2, Paul tells us that we were all dead in our trespasses and that by the love and mercy of God, He saves us. There is nothing we did to deserve it. This is grace. We accept it by repenting from our rebellious ways and by accepting Jesus as our Lord and Savior.    
In this episode, you will learn:
What is grace
How it is offered
How to accept God's grace
The cost for accepting His grace
Episode Overview:
We lived rebellious lives against God and deserved His judgment. Through His love and mercy, He saves us. This is nothing we can do to deserve this incredible gift. We accept it by repenting and placing our faith in Jesus Christ. This is grace.
Key Takeaway:
While we were dead in sin, God saved us
This is His gift freely offered to all those who place their faith in Jesus
By accepting His grace, we return to the work that He originally created for us
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About the Host
Dr. Jeff Colburn earned his Ph.D. in Bible Exposition from Liberty University. He shares his years of theological research and disciple-making experience to help others to know what it is to follow Jesus and observe all that He commanded.

S3 E2 - What is the Gospel

What is the gospel? How would you answer? In this episode I discuss what Jesus and John the Baptist share about this good news.
Both call us to repent since the kingdom of heaven is at hand. We are also told that John the Baptist proclaimed a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sin. In this episode, we will explore the words of Jesus and John to better understand the gospel they preached.  
In this episode, you will learn:
Why we are called to repent
What is the gospel
What is the kingdom of heaven
Who is the Lamb of God
The difference between the kingdom and the gospel
Substitutionary Atonement
Episode Overview:
God does what we cannot do for ourselves, He saves us from death and restores our relationship with Him. Jesus and John the Baptist share this amazing rescue plan by preaching the gospel (the good news). This is a gift bestowed upon His undeserving enemy.
Key Takeaway:
All rebelled against God and are dead in their sin
Jesus, the Lamb of God, voluntarily dies for our sins so that we may be restored to God
We are saved to do the goods works that God created for us
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Keep the conversation going. We created a Facebook group where you may share your thoughts, ask questions, and engage in respectful conversation. Each week, we will post episode notes and valuable resources to help you to know and walk with Jesus.
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Contact me
Contact me at drjeffcolburn@gmail.com
About the Host
Dr. Jeff Colburn earned his Ph.D. in Bible Exposition from Liberty University. He shares his years of theological research and disciple-making experience to help others to know what it is to follow Jesus and observe all that He commanded.

S3 E1 - What Does It Mean to Follow Jesus

Not sure what it means to follow Jesus? Is there a difference between being a Christian and becoming a disciple?
In this episode we explore scripture to learn all that Jesus says about following Him and becoming His disciple. We discuss what it is, the cost, and how they are made. We look to how Jesus is the model and how His model was used by the early church.   
In this episode, you will learn:
What it means to follow Jesus
The cost of discipleship
Christian vs Disciple
What makes a disciple
The Great Commission
Imitation of Christ
Episode Overview:
In the Great Commission (Matt 28:19-20), Jesus tells us that we are to make disciples of all nations. In His command, he shares what makes a disciple; someone who observes all that He commanded. All Christians are disciples, all disciples are to observe all Jesus commanded, and all disciples are to teach others how to observe. Jesus is the model used by the early church and continues to be the model to be used today.
Key Takeaway:
All Christians are called to be Jesus’ disciples
The cost of discipleship is putting Jesus before everything including family and self
Jesus tells us in Matthew 28:19-20 (The Great Commission) what makes a disciple
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Keep the conversation going. We created a Facebook group where you may share your thoughts, ask questions, and engage in respectful conversation. Each week, we will post episode notes and valuable resources to help you to know and walk with Jesus.
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Contact me
Contact me at drjeffcolburn@gmail.com
About the Host
Dr. Jeff Colburn earned his Ph.D. in Bible Exposition from Liberty University. He shares his years of theological research and disciple-making experience to help others to know what it is to follow Jesus and observe all that He commanded.

Following Jesus Trailer

Welcome
Following Jesus: Teaching Them to Observe All He Commanded focuses on answering three fundamental questions:
How does someone become a disciple of Jesus?
How is someone to live as a disciple of Jesus?
How do we teach others to become disciples of Jesus?
Jesus gives us the answers are in Matthew 28:19-20
“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I commanded you.”
Each episode we will discover all that Jesus commanded and how this is to be applied to our lives in the modern context.
This is the journey that I am on and I invite you to join me.
Facebook Group
Keep the conversation going. We created a Facebook group where you may share your thoughts, ask questions, and engage in respectful conversation. Each week, we will post episode notes and valuable resources to help you to know and walk with Jesus.
Followingjesuspodcast.com
Contact me
Contact me at drjeffcolburn@gmail.com
About the Host
Dr. Jeff Colburn earned his Ph.D. in Bible Exposition from Liberty University. He shares his years of theological research and disciple-making experience to help others to know what it is to follow Jesus and observe all that He commanded.

S2 E3 - You Are the Christ - Messianic Expectations During the Second Temple Period

Before Peter ever called Jesus the Christ, generations of Jews had longed for a deliverer—an anointed one who would restore Israel’s kingdom, purify the Temple, and bring justice to the world.
In this episode, Dr. Jeff Colburn uncovers the diverse messianic hopes of Second Temple Judaism—from royal sons of David to priestly reformers and prophetic figures like Moses and Elijah. Drawing on texts from the Hebrew Scriptures, the Dead Sea Scrolls, and writings like 1 Enoch and the Psalms of Solomon, we’ll explore how these expectations shaped the atmosphere of the Gospels.
Finally, we’ll see how Jesus both fulfilled and transformed these hopes—redefining messiahship not through conquest but through compassion, suffering, and resurrection.
Listen now to rediscover what “Christ” truly meant in the time of Jesus.
 
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S2 E2 - The World Jesus Knew: Judaism Under Rome

Before we can understand what Jesus said, we must understand the world in which He spoke.
In this episode, Dr. Jeff Colburn takes you inside the world of first-century Judaism under Roman rule — a world of empires and expectation, prophets and priests, oppression and hope.
Discover how political tension, Temple worship, and Jewish faith shaped the social landscape of the Gospels. Learn about the Pharisees, Sadducees, Essenes, and Zealots — the diverse movements wrestling with what faithfulness to God meant under empire.
This episode lays the foundation for everything to come, helping us see why Jesus’ announcement of the Kingdom of God was both profoundly Jewish and deeply revolutionary.
Listen now to step into the story of faith, history, and hope that set the stage for Jesus’ ministry.
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S2 E1 - Introduction to Jesus in His Jewish Context

What if understanding Jesus meant stepping into His world?
In this special introduction episode, Dr. Jeff Colburn welcomes you to Jesus in His Jewish Context and shares the vision behind the podcast.
You’ll discover why exploring the Jewish world of the first century—its history, Scripture, and everyday faith—opens up a richer understanding of Jesus’ message and the Gospels. Dr. Colburn explains how the podcast will bridge faith and history, combining biblical scholarship with spiritual formation so you can see Jesus as His first disciples knew Him.
Whether you’re a pastor, seminary student, or lifelong learner, this short episode will prepare you for the journey ahead: rediscovering the Kingdom of God, Second Temple Judaism, and the Jewish roots of Christian faith.
Subscribe now and join the conversation as we step into the world that shaped Jesus—and still shapes us today.
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Jesus in His Jewish Context Trailer

What if understanding Jesus meant stepping into His world?
Jesus in His Jewish Context is a podcast that explores the Gospels through the lens of first-century Judaism — the world of the Temple, the prophets, and the Kingdom of God. Hosted by Dr. Jeff Colburn, a Bible scholar specializing in Second Temple Judaism and Early Christianity, each episode bridges faith and history to help you see Jesus as His first disciples knew Him.
Subscribe now and rediscover the Jewish roots of the Christian faith.
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Episode 14 - What Happens at the End times (Part 2) - What is the Rapture?

In this episode, Angela and Jeff finish their discussion about what happens during the end times. They address the original question, "what is the rapture?" Angela shares what she learned of the end times and the rapture growing up in the church. Jeff shares the various interpretations of the end times and how some believe in the rapture while others don't. Illustrations of the various interpretations are posted in the Safe Harbor Digital Community Facebook Group. Please join us at https://digitalsafeharbor.com  

Episode 13 - The Power of Personal Testimony | Making the Decision for Jesus

This is the conclusion of the discussion from last week's episode (E12 - Experiencing the Church). In this week's episode, Angela and Jeff discuss how powerful giving our personal testimony about God is in attracting others to Jesus. Jeff shares his own experience on how he came to Christ. They conclude with what it means to make the decision to give your life to Jesus. Have questions about God? Want to be able to talk to someone? Do you want to feel heard? Please join our community on Facebook at digitalsafeharbor.com This is a safe place where you may ask any questions you have, share your own personal struggles and experiences, and challenge what you may have been taught.Or you may email Dr. Jeff at jeff@digitalsafeharbor.org Finding the Narrow Way is the official podcast of the Safe Harbor Digital Community. An online space where people may feel loved and connected as they discover God and grow in Christlikeness.This podcast is hosted by Angela Vasquez and Dr. Jeff Colburn. Jeff earned his Ph.D. in Bible Exposition.