“From the start, God’s design has been for every single disciple of Jesus to make disciples who make disciples who make disciples until the Gospel spreads to all peoples.” -Platt
So what’s a disciple? (mathetes: learner, apprentice, follower)
NO one in Jesus’ day had to ask the question. Everyone knew. A disciple walked in the dust of his rabbi. He memorized his teachings and interpretations. He thought as he thought. He mimicked his manners. Then, when ready, he’d get sent out to replicate.
Association. Imitation. Delegation
A disciple of Jesus is:
- Someone who believes what Jesus believed, behaves the way he behaved, and joins him in his mission
- Someone who yearns to be like him, longs to be with him, and strives to do what he did
Making disciples is our ‘family business’. We’re all in it.
Amen!
I think disciples can sometimes be heard much more clearly when they love and care for people, and don’t say a word.