2. Discipleship
Disciple
Old English Discipul (fem. Discipula), "one who follows another for the purpose of learning," especially "the
personal followers of Jesus Christ during his life, the twelve Apostles chosen or called by him to be his
immediate associates," a Biblical borrowing from Latin //Discipulus // "pupil, student, follower," which is of
uncertain origin.
It was not common in Old English, where the usual word was // leorningcniht //.
The pre-Christian Latin sense of "scholar, pupil, student" is rare in English. Meaning "one who follows or is
influenced by the doctrine or example of another" is from c. 1300.
3. Discipleship
Disciple
dis·ci·ple | di-ˈsī-pəl
a person who accepts and helps to spread the teachings of another.
Greek: /μαθητής/ mathitís
Hebrew : //תלמידו
Synonyms disciple
Acolyte, Adherent, Convert, Follower, Partisan , Pupil, Votarist, Votary
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4. Discipleship
Discipleship (n.)
"state or condition of being a follower of another in doctrines and precepts,“
1540s, from disciple + -ship. Old English had discipulhad, Middle English disciplehood.
5. Discipleship
Apostle vs. Disciple
In Christianity, the disciples were the students of Jesus during his ministry. While Jesus attracted a large
following, the term disciple is commonly used to refer specifically to the twelve apostles.
In addition, the gospels and the Book of Acts refer to varying numbers of disciples that range between 70 and
120 to a "growing multitude".
The word disciple is used today as a way of self-identification for those who seek to learn from the teachings of
Jesus, such as the Sermon on the Mount.
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6. Discipleship
Characteristics of Discipleship
♥Loves Jesus above everyone and everything.
♥Selflessness and sacrifice.
♥Humility and modesty.
♥Dedicated to following Christ and the Commandments.
♥Is not easily influenced by the world.
♥Has self-control in her emotions and actions.
♥Lives the Word
♥Professes the Word regularly and effectively.
♥Loves as Christ did.
♥Recognizes that she needs God’s strength to be a true disciple
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7. Discipleship
Spirituality Discipleship
Christian Spirituality is to focus on Jesus Christ, and discipleship is the process of constantly returning heart,
mind, body, soul to face him throughout a lifetime – so that we become more and more like Christ himself. It is
. . .
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8. Discipleship
Spirituality Discipleship
It is . . .
To sit at the feet of Jesus,
To learn the love of God and neighbour,
To look for and wait on God,
And listen for
The Spirit breathing life into our lives:
Deep calling to deep.
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9. Discipleship
Spirituality Discipleship
It is . . .
This is something I do,
In intimacy of prayer and reflection.
This is something we do,
As Christ’s body, the Church.
This is spirituality and discipleship
As the very hands of God.
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10. Discipleship
Spirituality Discipleship
It is . . .
To be filled with the Holy Spirit,
And nurtured for Christ;
To be faithful to his Word,
And formed for the works of God:
This is spirituality and discipleship
Walking hand in hand.
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11. Discipleship
Questions
How do we follow Jesus Christ today?
How do we live life fully, with Jesus Christ at the centre of our lives?
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