What can a study of Mark's Gospel tell us about the nature of Discipleship?

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What can a study of Mark's Gospel tell us about the nature of Discipleship?

What is a Disciple?

A Disciple of God or Jesus is someone who follows God and does his will, i.e. shows compassion, love, servitude and a willingness to humble himself in the interests of serving his master. Disciples can be many different people and they can follow God in many different forms and ways. A Disciple is someone who always has faith in God and never questions him. A Disciple of God must live simply, and, to be great a Disciple, must put himself before everyone else. In Ch 9 verse 35 of Mark's Gospel when the Disciples are arguing over who is the greatest Jesus says;

"Whoever wants to be the first must place himself last of all and be the servant of all." In Ch 10 verse 43 when James and John request to be seated beside Jesus in the kingdom of God, Jesus says;

" If any one of you wants to be great, he must be the servant of the rest."

It is clear that Jesus' notion of Discipleship was one of humility in