Explain the meaning of the word disciple and what qualities a disciple should have as referred to in mark's gospel through out three of the passages studied.

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Name: Rebecca H. Clarke

Candidate number: 0021

Centre: St. Paul’s school for girls

Centre number: 20237

Year10 course work

                                        Discipleship

        Through out this piece of course work it is my intention to explain the meaning of the word disciple and what qualities a disciple should have as referred to in mark’s gospel through out three of the passages studied. The following passages have been used to as support evidence in this essay:

  • Jesus calls four fishermen MK1: 16-20
  • The widow at the treasuryMK12: 41-44
  • Jesus heals the paralysed man MK2: 1-11

What is a disciple? A disciple is someone who learns by following or imitating someone they look up to normally the person is in some way of importance and authority. It comes from the Latin word ‘Disco’ meaning ‘I learn’. There are many types of disciple because it can describe a variety of people because a disciple is anyone who learns follows or imitates their teacher master or leader. A disciple is not just a follower, they are also a companion a friend there to support and protect the teacher disciples share time and life experiences with them and help them.

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        Jesus choose twelve disciples he choose ordinary people that where not rich or regarded as of high importance but they were poor, uneducated, many could neither read nor write. Amongst the twelve there were fishermen tax collectors and a zealot so as you can see Jesus choose people from all backgrounds. The disciples faced a great challenge they had to place all their trust in Jesus and continue his mission to spread the good news. When Jesus choose these men they became privileged because they were specially chosen.

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