What Does It Mean To Be A Disciple “ Of Jesus”? Discipleship means: One who follows Jesus and his teachings through any circumstances or upcoming situations. One who follows Jesus and his teachings through any circumstances or upcoming situations. One who loves God and others with all of their hearts, minds, and soul. One who loves God and others with all of their hearts, minds, and soul. One who tries to be more like Jesus through strict obedience of trusting and sharing his words. One who tries to be more like Jesus through strict obedience of trusting and sharing his words.

Discipleship in the Gospels The authors of the gospel accounts organized their stories and sayings about Jesus. The authors goals were to help Christians in the community grow in “discipleship” The authors of the gospel accounts organized their stories and sayings about Jesus. The authors goals were to help Christians in the community grow in “discipleship” There are similar and differences in the meaning of being disciple of Jesus through each of the four Gospels: Mark, Matthew, Luke, John, Luke. There are similar and differences in the meaning of being disciple of Jesus through each of the four Gospels: Mark, Matthew, Luke, John, Luke. Each puts emphasizes on the connection between Jesus, the people and the community. Each puts emphasizes on the connection between Jesus, the people and the community. The gospel accounts were written to answer the needs of these Christians. The gospel accounts were written to answer the needs of these Christians. Saint Ireneaus, an early Church Father of the third century, believed that the four gospel accounts are like the four points of the compass: without each of the four, we wouldn’t be able to find our way. Saint Ireneaus, an early Church Father of the third century, believed that the four gospel accounts are like the four points of the compass: without each of the four, we wouldn’t be able to find our way.

Luke One who uses Gods’ gift positively, mainly, by spreading God’s Word. One who uses Gods’ gift positively, mainly, by spreading God’s Word. Believing in faith that God would provide the gifts needed to succeed. Believing in faith that God would provide the gifts needed to succeed. Any one no matter the social class you are in can be a disciple. Any one no matter the social class you are in can be a disciple. Luke emphasizes : God will give his messengers special powers to accomplish his task. Luke emphasizes : God will give his messengers special powers to accomplish his task. God will respond when the disciples present their needs in prayer. God will respond when the disciples present their needs in prayer. Disciples have a special responsibility to do God’s Will. Disciples have a special responsibility to do God’s Will. All one needs is a loving heart and confidence in God’s protection. All one needs is a loving heart and confidence in God’s protection.

Matthew According to the gospel, discipleship means being part of a believing community, the Church applies Jesus’ words about justice and the Law to daily life. According to the gospel, discipleship means being part of a believing community, the Church applies Jesus’ words about justice and the Law to daily life. Studying and living the teachings of Jesus, the teaching as a member of the wider Church community. Studying and living the teachings of Jesus, the teaching as a member of the wider Church community. Participates in the community and makes decisions for the community. Participates in the community and makes decisions for the community. Sharing life and faith with others is important for keeping discipleship strong. Sharing life and faith with others is important for keeping discipleship strong. The community aids the individual disciple and the disciple in return encourages the others of the community. The community aids the individual disciple and the disciple in return encourages the others of the community.

Mark Through this gospel discipleship is recognized and revealed through the stressing on the suffering of Jesus. Through this gospel discipleship is recognized and revealed through the stressing on the suffering of Jesus. According to Mark the true disciple is one who suffers along with Jesus. One who leads to Jesus even if it leads to suffering or death. According to Mark the true disciple is one who suffers along with Jesus. One who leads to Jesus even if it leads to suffering or death. Emphasizes was on Jesus’ power and authority Emphasizes was on Jesus’ power and authority He explains no one can understand Jesus’ mission unless they know that he had to suffer and die to do Gods’ Will. He explains no one can understand Jesus’ mission unless they know that he had to suffer and die to do Gods’ Will. One can understand Jesus only in the light of the end of his light, especially his death on the cross. One can understand Jesus only in the light of the end of his light, especially his death on the cross.

John John More than the other Gospel accounts, John is written with the needs of a particular community of believers in mind. More than the other Gospel accounts, John is written with the needs of a particular community of believers in mind. Luke’s account was to deepen the community’s faith and to guide them in becoming better disciples of Jesus. Luke’s account was to deepen the community’s faith and to guide them in becoming better disciples of Jesus. He believes in order to know Jesus, you have to know the Father which is God. He believes in order to know Jesus, you have to know the Father which is God. John gives guidelines for discipleship of Jesus which are service, doing his works, living out the commandments Jesus has given, and seeking unity and togetherness with Jesus Discipleship means: Discipleship means: A. Service – One needs to humble themselves and serve others. For example, Jesus washes the feet of his disciples to show reverence. B. Doing his works – This involves the teaching, healing and revealing God to others. God would provide the disciples with what they need to do Jesus’ work. C. Living out the commandments he has given – Its main point is to love one another even to the point of accepting ones’ death. The true test is love because if we love one another, we can obey Jesus’ commands and living his Word. D. Seeking unity with Jesus - One of the goals is coming one with Jesus. In other words be connected with Jesus, one who keeps his words and loves his commandments.