Jesus could have delivered the Sermon on the Mount, said "Go and do likewise," and moved on to the next town. But He didn't.
Instead, He walked with His disciples daily, watching them implement His teachings. When Peter failed at walking on water, Jesus coached him through it. When the disciples couldn't cast out a demon, He debriefed with them privately. When they argued about greatness, He used it as a teachable moment.
Notice Jesus' pattern:
- He taught principles (the parables, the sermons)
- He created practice opportunities (sending them out two by two)
- He debriefed their experiences ("What happened when you tried to heal that boy?")
- He coached them through failures (Peter's denial, Thomas's doubt)
Jesus spent three years following up His initial teaching. The result? They became people who turned the world upside down.
Jesus spent more time coaching His disciples than teaching crowds.
Follow Jesus' example.