"Explain what a study of St.Mark's gospel can tell Christians about the nature of discipleship?"

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Question1: “Explain what a study of St.Mark’s gospel can tell Christians about the nature of discipleship?”

        A disciple is “someone who learns” or is a follower of someone or something. Jesus choose his own disciples and this is very different because normally the disciple would choose the teacher. Jesus choose his own disciples but he didn’t choose disciples that were educated and wealthy. He choose disciples that were poor, uneducated and ordinary. This meant Jesus did not care if you were rich or poor. The story “THE CALL OF THE DISCIPLESHIP” told us that you have to sacrifice everything for God to enter the Kingdom of God. ‘Jesus said to them, “ come with me, and I will teach you to catch people.” At once they left their nets and went with him.’ This is exactly what Simon and Andrew did in the “THE CALL OF THE DISCIPLESHIP” and followed Jesus immediately.

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        Disciples were sent out on a mission to drive out demons, heal the sick, preach the word of God and baptise people. In the story “THE MISSION” and “THE COMMISSION” shows how the disciples are seen as worthy of doing gods work. In the story “THE MISSION” ‘Jesus ordered them, “Don’t take anything with you on your journey except a stick- no bread, no beggar’s bag, no money in your pockets. Wear sandals, but don’t carry an extra shirt.” He also said, “ wherever you are welcomed, stay in the same house until you leave that place. If you come ...

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