The Gospel of Matthew - Would-Be Followers of Jesus | Matthew Chapter 8 : 18 - 22

In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus encounters two individuals who express a desire to follow him. The first man, described as a scribe, offers to follow Jesus wherever he goes. Jesus responds by warning him that following him may require sacrifice, even to the point of not having a place to call home. The second individual, a disciple, asks for permission to first bury his father before following Jesus. Jesus instructs him to leave the dead to bury their own dead, urging him to prioritize the kingdom of God above all else. This passage underscores the demands and challenges of discipleship, emphasizing the need for wholehearted commitment and prioritization of following Jesus above all other responsibilities and desires.