Who is a Disciple?

​Who is a Disciple?
The Greek word which translates to disciple in English is "mathetes.” It literarily means an “apprentice,” “pupil,” or “student.”
In Biblical terms, it means one who sits at the feet of Jesus to learn (Mat 24:3, Mar 3:14).
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The word Disciple is also a derivative of the word Discipline.

​It thus means that a Disciple is:

• A “disciplined one” (Act 4:13, Phi 3:12)
• A follower of Jesus (Mat 9:9, Mat 4:19, Mat 8:22)
• A learner (Mat 11:28-30, Eph 4:20-21, 2Tim 2:15)
• One who lives a life of denial and sacrifice (Mat 16:24, Luk 14:27, Phi 3:10, 1Pet 4:1-2)
• One who lives in accordance with the teaching of the master (Gal 2:20, 1Tim 6:3)
• One who lives to please his master (1Tim 2:4, 2Cor 5:9; 1The 2:4, Heb 11:6).

Attributes of a Disciple

• Ready to learn from his master (Mat 11:29)
• Have a teachable spirit (Mar 4:10-20)

• Resemble his master (Mat 10:25)
• Learn obedience (Phi 2:8, Heb 5:8, 10:36)
• Learn humility (Phi 2:5-7, Jas 4:10)
• Be a team player (1Cor 3:6-9, 2Cor 6:1, 2Cor 8:23, 3Jn 1:8) 
• Ready to suffer persecution (2Tim 3:12, 2Cor 12:10)
• Good managers (of time, resources, people, gifts, doctrine, and knowledge). 2Tim 4:1-4, 2Tim 3:1-6, Tit 2:1)  
• Ready to live a life of suffering (1Pet 2:21, 1Pet 4:1, 12-16, 2Tim 1:8).

Exercises

• Which of the definitions do I find most interesting and relatable to my personal life?
• Which of the attributes do I find most challenging in my faith walk?

Discuss Acts 4:13 and 1Cor 3.