Explain the meaning of Discipleship for Christians today
Explain the meaning of Discipleship for Christians today
"It is like a mustard seed, which, when sown upon the ground, is the smallest of all the seeds on Earth; yet when it is sown it grows up and the greatest of all shrubs." (Mark 4: 21-34). Indeed discipleship has changed dramatically over the years in some aspects but the core mission and value of discipleship still remains. We as Christians are still trying to learn from Jesus, live like Jesus and follow Jesus to the Kingdom of God. Although some of the demands are not as radical as they were for the first disciples, i.e. Martyrdom. There is still a small percentage of Christians who are as radical as the first disciples and have sacrificed their lives and families. As well as this many people are still imprisoned, tortured and killed for their beliefs, as they would have been in Jesus' time. The meaning of discipleship in terms of its values and characteristics today I think are still the same as in Jesus' time, Christians must love, put Jesus first, lead by example and show faith. I hope to expand on these ideas with reference to Marks Gospel.
For me the core value for disciples today is Love and Compassion.
"My daughter, your faith has made you well. Go in peace, and be healed of your trouble." (Mark 5: 21-43). There is no doubt that people fail to recognise the need for love and compassion in the world with all the fighting and war around the world. If you look at everyday life though there is an enormous amount of love shown, but that is taken for granted sometimes and is failed to be recognised. Today there is as much love shown through family, neighbours and relationships and in my view this is discipleship in action. Parents for example love their children more than life itself and this is how Jesus wanted us to feel about God. "Sir even the dogs under the table eat the children's crumbs". (Mark 7: 27-28). This is yet another example of Jesus' Love and Compassion and the need of Love that people require in everyday life. For me though the crucifix is the greatest sign of love, Jesus gave his life up for the sake of us. We must be as empathetic and kind as possible because we are Christians and Christians follow the example of Jesus.
"It is like a mustard seed, which, when sown upon the ground, is the smallest of all the seeds on Earth; yet when it is sown it grows up and the greatest of all shrubs." (Mark 4: 21-34). Indeed discipleship has changed dramatically over the years in some aspects but the core mission and value of discipleship still remains. We as Christians are still trying to learn from Jesus, live like Jesus and follow Jesus to the Kingdom of God. Although some of the demands are not as radical as they were for the first disciples, i.e. Martyrdom. There is still a small percentage of Christians who are as radical as the first disciples and have sacrificed their lives and families. As well as this many people are still imprisoned, tortured and killed for their beliefs, as they would have been in Jesus' time. The meaning of discipleship in terms of its values and characteristics today I think are still the same as in Jesus' time, Christians must love, put Jesus first, lead by example and show faith. I hope to expand on these ideas with reference to Marks Gospel.
For me the core value for disciples today is Love and Compassion.
"My daughter, your faith has made you well. Go in peace, and be healed of your trouble." (Mark 5: 21-43). There is no doubt that people fail to recognise the need for love and compassion in the world with all the fighting and war around the world. If you look at everyday life though there is an enormous amount of love shown, but that is taken for granted sometimes and is failed to be recognised. Today there is as much love shown through family, neighbours and relationships and in my view this is discipleship in action. Parents for example love their children more than life itself and this is how Jesus wanted us to feel about God. "Sir even the dogs under the table eat the children's crumbs". (Mark 7: 27-28). This is yet another example of Jesus' Love and Compassion and the need of Love that people require in everyday life. For me though the crucifix is the greatest sign of love, Jesus gave his life up for the sake of us. We must be as empathetic and kind as possible because we are Christians and Christians follow the example of Jesus.
