Explore what discipleship involves.

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In this coursework, I will explore what discipleship involves. I will start by introducing the disciples and discussing their calls and responses. I will then go on to write about their challenges. I will also be writing about the rewards they achieved and the sacrifices they made. Last of all I will write about their jobs and duties.

The names of disciples are Simon (Peter), Andrew, James, john, Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew (Levi), Thomas, Simon the patriot, Judas, James son of Alphaeus and Thaddaeus.

James, John, Peter, Andrew and Judas were the first disciples to be called by Jesus.

Peter whose original name was Simon and Andrew's call was, 'come with me and I will teach you to catch people.' Jesus said this because they were fishermen and so instead of them catching fish he would teach them to catch people to bring them back to God. Their response was swift; they left everything and followed him.

Peter's challenge was to apprehend that being a disciple was not about having power but to help and serve people. He should not interfere in Jesus work, 'get behind me Satan'. If Jesus has to die he has to. Peter should have more courage and faith in Jesus. Andrew had a related challenge as peter. Peter's and Andrew's sacrifice was to give up everything he had. Peter’s reward was that he got to become the first Pope and their reward was to get riches in heaven and to become saints.

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James and John who are sons of Zebedee had the identical calling as Peter and Andrew and their reaction was similar, although they were rich with excellent jobs. James and john had a similar challenge as peter and Andrew. In the request of James and John (Mark 10:35-45) James and John ask Jesus, "Let one of us sit at the right and the other at your left in your glory". Jesus said to them, "Instead whoever wants to become great among you must be slave of all". This suggested that James and John wanted places of honour, seats of ...

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