Keeping: https://youtu.be/k7fUP105dLM?si=kejPyw3P7x_nhb_QDiscipleship Series: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLld8NUxoM8_HkQr_adv7urLujEfZhiGkw&si=v6jDWapKKl5sH2ODDescription: In Part 31 of their discipleship teaching, Drs. Michael and Mary Davis clarify a crucial aspect of Jesus' command: teaching disciples to *observe* His commands, not just obey them. They delve into the true meaning of "observe" and its implications for understanding our relationship with God and others.Key points explored in this video:- Immersed in the Names: Continuing the discussion on baptism as immersion into the names of Yahweh, Yeshua, and Emmanuel, and the significance of this covenant relationship.- Teaching to Observe, Not Obey: Emphasizing that the Greek word *tēreō*, often translated as "obey," actually means to observe, look at carefully, and keep God's commands before one's eyes.- The Impossibility of Obeying Without God's Spirit: Highlighting that true obedience to God's commands comes through the power of the Holy Spirit, not human effort.- Meditating on God's Word: Connecting the concept of observing God's commands to meditating on them, drawing parallels to the Hebrew word *shamar*.- Listening to God: Underscoring the importance of listening to God, even in the Great Commission, as a foundation for observing His commands.- The Identifying Mark of a Disciple: Focusing on Jesus' commandment to love one another as He loved, and how this love is manifested through observing His commands.- Abiding in His Love: Explaining that abiding in Jesus' love is directly linked to keeping His commandments, just as Jesus abided in the Father's love by keeping His commands.- Transforming the Mind Through Meditation: Discussing how meditating on God's word exchanges our own opinions for God's truth, transforming our hearts and belief systems.- Distinguishing Biblical Meditation from Eastern Practices: Clarifying that biblical meditation involves filling the mind with God's word, not emptying it.- Love Defined by Law and Commandment: Pointing out that agape love is often defined in scripture by law and commandment, challenging the idea that believers are free from considering them.- Relationship and Listening: Concluding that the core of our relationship with God is listening to Him, and that the power of God's word lies in its ability to transform lives when our beliefs align with His truth.**#Discipleship #Observe #Obey #GodsCommands #Meditation #AgapeLove #RelationshipWithGod #HolySpirit #John14 #GreatCommission #Faith #MichaelAndMaryDavis**In the Great Commission, there is a statement: “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations…” (Matthew 28:19 NAS) Discipleship is a command that is overlooked by many! There is a lot of focus on converting people, but not enough on actually discipling those converts. In this teaching series we will be discussing the biblical importance of discipleship and how the Bible tells us to do it. We will be looking at a key element in this topic: the parable of the sower.