Build Up

Pete Kersker - Jan 08, 2026

Jesus taught his disciples (students) that they needed to show up, following him wherever he would go. Jesus also taught his disciples (students) to grow up by learning and applying Jesus' teachings in their lives. He taught them to make new disciples (students) who would show up and grow up even after he was gone.

How can you say to your brother, 'Brother, let me take the speck out of your eye,' when you yourself fail to see the plank in your own eye? You hypocrite, first take the plank out of your eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother's eye (Luke 6:42 NIV).

You see, when we show up to church services and small groups, we learn what Jesus taught through the Scriptures. When we grow up in maturity when we apply Jesus' teachings to our lives, much like a builder digs down to build a house on a solid foundation. The purpose of this growth is not just for our own benefit, but to help us see clearly so we can help others. We serve them by helping them learn the things we've learned from Jesus.

"You call me 'Teacher' and 'Lord,' and rightly so, for that is what I am. Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another's feet. I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you (John 13:13-15 NIV).

Do you show up and grow up by learning from Jesus through the Scriptures?
Who do you know who could benefit from Jesus' teachings? Do you help them? How?