What is it that draws people to Jesus in the first place? Can fear and desperation be powerful, spiritual wake-up calls? And why are those things still not enough on their own? In today’s episode, Patrick shares how Luke 9:1–20 shows that while many are drawn to Jesus for different reasons, only those who submit to him as King find the life they’re truly seeking.

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Passage: Luke 9:1–20

What’s Drawing You to Jesus? | The Gospels | Luke 9:1–20