Cost Of Discipleship Essay

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The Cost of Discipleship

The definition of the word disciple means a follower or one who learns. Jesus chose several disciples to follow him and to go out and preach his teachings. We are told in the 'call of the disciples' in Mark's gospel that the men Jesus chose weren't special or significant in any way, the men he chose were just normal men consisting of fishermen and tax collectors.

Jesus appoints his first four disciples, Simon, Andrew, James and John by simply saying: "Come follow me and I will make you fishers of men." Immediately, they left their things and followed a man they hardly knew. This is the only indication we get that the disciples were in a way special, because the disciples …show more content…

The selection of the disciples seems very strange as none of the disciples have ever met Jesus before, but all seem to trust Jesus and follow him. This shows that Jesus has some sort of authority over them as they follow him immediately. The disciples also show great sacrifice as they leave behind homes, families and possessions for a man they hardly knew. This really shows the dedication that the disciples had and needed to become a disciple.

Jesus appointed twelve disciples which is a significant number as it represents the twelve tribes of Israel. After Jesus had chosen all the disciples, they were told to meet him on top of a mountain. This is where they were told he was making them apostles, which means 'one who is sent'. This is where Jesus gave them authority over demons and the ability to speak in foreign languages.

Jesus later on sends the twelve on a mission and tells them:

"Take nothing for the journey except a staff-no bread, no bag and no money in your belts. Wear sandals but not an extra tunic. Whenever you enter a house, stay there until you leave that town, and if any place will not welcome you, shake the dust off your

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