This document discusses discipleship and what it means to be a disciple. It defines discipleship as a relationship where an apprentice learns from another in order to be like them, with the goal in Christianity being to be like Christ. It provides examples of discipleship from the Bible such as Jesus and the Twelve disciples, and Paul and Timothy. The document emphasizes that discipleship is the lifeline for fulfilling the mission and vision of spreading the gospel around the world.

1. Discipleship: My Lifeline
Mark 3: 13-14, Habakkuk 2:1-3
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2. What is DISCIPLESHIP?
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Discipleship, like apprenticeship is a relationship between two people where one,
the Apprentice learns of another in other to be like him. However, in discipleship,
the end result is to be like Christ.
The Apprentice in this case is the Disciple while the Trainer is called the Discipler.
Discipleship is coined from DISCIPLINE.
Some lessons from Master- Apprentice relationship to aid our understanding of
Discipleship:
There is a master who has grown in his expertise over time and by use and an
Apprentice who submits willingly to Him in other to be trained to be like him
There are trainings, workshops and hands-on experiences
Correction, and reproof
There are rules and instructions to be obeyed.

3. Who is a Disciple?
Mark 3:13-14
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One who has heeded the call of Jesus. Who had open the door
of his heart to Him (Revelations 3:20)
One who is willing to be with Jesus- they have Christ as both
Lord and Saviour. Who is willing to be made( Built) into the
image of Christ. (Romans 8:29)
One whom Christ can send out to preach the gospel of the
kingdom.

4. Since Discipleship involves a Disciple and a Discipler,
Who then is qualified to be a Discipler?
(1 Corinthians 11:1, Mark 3:13-14)
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One who is a follower of Christ
One who has been disciples and who still
being discipled

5. Some examples of Discipleship in
the Scriptures
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Joshua and Moses ( Exodus 33:11)
Elisha and Elijah ( 1 King 19:20)
Jesus and the Twelve ( Mark 3:13)
Barnabas and Paul
Paul and Timothy
Paul and Titus

6. Habakkuk 2: 1-3
What is our Vision and Mission as a Movement?
Our Vision:
Our Mission: We Win, Build and Send Christ-
Centered disciples who launch
spiritual movements

7. Discipleship; the Lifeline towards the fulfilment of Our Vision-The Great
Commission.
2 TIMOTHY 2:1-3,
Matthew 28:18-20,
Romans 10:15

8. Are you one?