What can a study of St Mark's Gospel tell Christians about the nature of Discipleship
What can a study of St Mark's Gospel tell Christians about the nature of Discipleship. A Christian disciple is a person who lives continually by the Word of Jesus. They are not only people who follow occasional words of the master, but rather people who commit themselves to follow through the teaching of the Master in a disciplined and committed way. Jesus is our Master. He will speak living words to us daily through the Holy Spirit. The main thought behind discipleship in marks Gospel is not one of inspiration but more of instruction. Jesus instructions fall in to two parts First he gave the disciples instructions in what they should take for the journey 'Take nothing for the journey except a staff no bread, no bag, no money in you belts. Wear sandals but not an extra tunic' (Mk6:7-12). Jesus instructions may have seemed harsh but it taught the disciples how to depend on God and the generosity of other people. This taught the disciples an important part of discipleship the willingness to depend on God. In the first chapter of Marks Gospel Jesus call the Four Fisherman and the fisherman's response is almost immediate 'At once they left their nets and followed him'. Jesus demands a response the call to discipleship is definite and demands a choice to respond with total commitment. But note Jesus did not choose wealthy significant men from the Jewish society he choose
Explain what a Study of Mark's Gospel tells Christians about the nature of discipleship?
Discipleship Assignment Explain what a Study of Mark's Gospel tells Christians about the nature of discipleship? The word disciple means a follower or learner, and this is exactly what Jesus` disciples were, they used to follow him whilst learning the word of God, often through parables. The word disciple was used around 250 times in the New Testament. Apostle was also used interchangeably with disciple, throughout Mark's gospel to name the twelve. Apostle comes from the word 'Apostello', which comes from the Hebrew word, 'Shalah,' meaning to be sent out on a particular task. This meaning shows the authority Jesus had over the disciples. Jesus could be seen as a teacher, and in the same way as a teacher today has authority over the class, Jesus had authority over his disciples. But the authority that Jesus had can't be compared to anyone's, this is shown in Mark 1: 17-18 when the first four disciples were called, 'Jesus said to them "Come with me, and I will teach you how to catch people' At once they left their nets and went to him."' The four went from being fishermen to spreading the word of God; the Greek word for this is 'Aphetes' meaning a radical break from the past It was in Mark 3: 13-15 when the disciples were first called together. He said to them " I have chosen you to be with me...I will also send you out to preach, and you will have the
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION - COURSEWORK ASSIGNMENT
Laura Mackie BISHOP ULLATHORNE CATHOLIC SCHOOL RELIGIOUS EDUCATION - COURSEWORK ASSIGNMENT YEAR 10 AO1 1a) Explain what a study of St mark's Gospel can tell Christians about the nature of discipleship. (16 marks) Discipleship is important theme in Mark's gospel. It is as important for Christians today as it was for the first twelve disciples of Jesus. Discipleship comes from a Latin word meaning " learner ", not only of theoretical knowledge but also he is one who learns by putting into practice the principles of his teacher. Jesus was a teacher and his first followers learnt from him. Jesus chose his disciples to learn how to be his followers and how to give their lives to service for others, he warned them that like him they had to be willing to die and to find life they had to be willing to loose it. He told them that to be a disciple required not only learning from him but from his example. Being a disciple meant new beliefs, new values and a completely different way of life in which apparent success meant failure and apparent failure meant success. Jesus chose twelve disciples because there were to stand for the twelve tribes in Israel, he and they together were to inaugurate the Kingdom of God on Earth. Jesus chose ordinary men to be his followers as supposed to those who might be expected to represent Israel such as religious
The meaning of discipleship today is very much the same as it was in the times of Jesus
AO2 Christian discipleship is a concept that was born when Jesus Christ hand selected his first twelve followers. A disciple, by definition, is a convinced believer of a school or individual. In the case of Jesus, the disciples where those who followed him while he was here on Earth, as well as those who continue to follow him and his teachings today in the modern world. The meaning of discipleship today is very much the same as it was in the times of Jesus. It is all about battling against injustice, sickness and homelessness. A disciple today is expected to follow Jesus' example. "If anyone wants to come with me, he must forget self, carry his cross and follow me" Following this path takes a great amount of courage and self-discipline. In today's society, this can be very hard. The self-sacrifice involved in discipleship in the modern world could be considered to be greater than that of biblical times. In Jesus' day, the following was only beginning to grow, but seemed to do so even when the road was hard. However, in today's world, becoming less important to Christians, with many simply too involved in their own pursuits of self-interest to consider helping others who may be in difficulty. Today's Christians not only have to deal with disbelief, but also with indifference and ridicule. There are five ways in which discipleship might affect the lives of Christians today.
Explain what a study of St Marks Gospel can tell us about the nature of Discipleship?
Explain what a study of St Marks Gospel can tell us about the nature of Discipleship? The word discipleship comes from the Latin word Discipulus; this means a learner or a pupil. We can relate this to disciples as they were pupils or learners of Jesus who taught them how to lead a good life. The disciples committed their lives to Jesus. We are the modern day disciples of Jesus, this is how Jesus wants to spread the word of God and that is how he did that all those years ago through his disciples. They must follow him to become "fishers of men" Mark 1:17. Jesus had twelve disciples; his inner circle was Peter, James and John. There are many qualities needed to be a disciple, for example faith. Faith is very important as shown in the "calming of the storm". We are built in the imagine and likeness of God but out human side shows, like the disciples human side and lack of faith in this story, we see this because they show fear during the storm. "why are you frightened? Have you still no faith?" Jesus tried to reassure the disciples and told them that their faith would save them. Another story which shows he disciples lack of faith in Jesus is "Jairius' daughter" and "the women with the hemeraige". In this story Jesus feels the power leave him when the women is cured, here the women showed tremendous faith and Jesus and was therefore cured." If I touch his clothes I will get
What is meant by the term 'discipleship'?
Carly Smart Re theology Discipleship essay a) what is meant by the term 'discipleship'? A disciple is someone who believes and helps to spread the doctrine of another. A Disciple is a follower of John the Baptist, but principally a follower of Christ. A disciple of Christ is one who believes his doctrine, rests on his sacrifice, imbibes his spirit, and imitates his example. In taking on these actions a person is showing discipleship. There are many demands of discipleship, Jesus asks his 'disciples to take up his cross' If a disciple does this they are agreeing to lead the same life as Jesus did and to suffer as he did. A Disciple should be prepared to give up everything to follow the lord. This does not mean literally give them up but to put everything second to the Lord. Disciples must be willing to do these things in order to gain the rewards of discipleship. To gain the rewards will not be easy for any disciple as just as Jesus warned them that they will be dragged before kings and governors for his sake. Which mean all disciples will be faced with persecution. The rewards of discipleship are as Jesus promised. If a disciple looses their life for Jesus or acknowledges Jesus despite danger they will be acknowledged in Heaven. Jesus passes on his authority to the disciples. Jesus promises the disciples that all believers will 'cast out demons...speak in new
Examine the teaching on the nature of Christian discipleship which is found in the Fourth Gospel - Evaluate its significance for an understanding of early Christian behaviour
Chloé Titcomb 12.4 April 2002 Discipleship a. Examine the teaching on the nature of Christian discipleship which is found in the Fourth Gospel. b. Evaluate its significance for an understanding of early Christian behaviour. a. The Fourth Gospel has the theme of discipleship featuring prominently throughout it. There are twelve of Jesus' disciples mentioned but there are many disciples as long as you have the required qualities. These qualities include faithfulness, loyalty, trust, open to having change in their life, and the desire to learn amongst many other things. One idea found in the Fourth Gospel regarding Christian discipleship is the idea that they are born from above. They do not belong to this world and they are aliens. The world will hate them because of this and they are different form everyone else. No one can receive God unless they are reborn from above. This is something that Nicodemus does not understand and shows himself not to a true disciple. Being a follower of Jesus means that you are no longer from this world and you no longer belong. Jesus showed how he was born from above with the virgin birth. It portrayed that he is not from this world but sent from above. John 1:11 shows this, 'he came to that which was his own, but his won did not receive him', he no longer belongs to the world but is like an alien. A true disciple must
Explain how this teaching on discipleship might affect the everyday lives of Christian believers today? All Christians are individuals and have free will given to them by God. Each Christian
Religion coursework Explain how this teaching on discipleship might affect the everyday lives of Christian believers today? All Christians are individuals and have free will given to them by God. Each Christian will differ in the way they interpret Jesus' teaching. The way each Christians interprets Jesus' teaching will affect their lives and the way they live it in different ways, if they truly a Christian and therefore there will not be one big united group. Jesus' call "Follow me and I will make you into fishers of men." (Mark 1: 16-20) is responded today in many different ways by different Christians. There are still people today who are like the first disciples in that they give up things which literally makes a huge impact on their lives. They make massive sacrifices and give up many things and they also spread the word of God. Not everybody takes the call as literally and not everyone has their vocation like Simon and Andrew in 'The call of the disciples.' Everyone is called to by virtue of their baptism, even though they might not leave everything it still impacts. Some people such as literalist and fundamentalist Christians will interpret Jesus' teaching in a literal sense. They may feel they have to spread the good news by preaching it, to encourage others to follow Jesus. They may actually give up all they own and only keep what is necessary to survive. They
In St. Mark's Gospel what can we learn about discipleship?
R.E coursework In St. Mark's Gospel what can we learn about discipleship? Explain how this might affect a Christian today. A disciple is a student or learner. Jesus chose twelve men to learn God's message from him. Jesus was no ordinary teacher; if men wanted to learn the Jewish law they would go and choose a Rabbi to study under. Jesus was different because he chose his followers. E.g. Mk 1:14-21 The first disciples Jesus chose were four fishermen Mk 1:14-21. The first two were Simon and his brother Andrew, he then called two more brothers, James and John. The next person Jesus chose was a tax collector named Levi. The Jewish people saw tax collectors as traitors because they worked for the Roman authorities and were known to cheat people out of money. We are not sure in which order Jesus chose the next seven but we do know he called twelve men. The choice of these men could and would have been surprising for many people, for example Levi was a traitor in most peoples eyes but Jesus justified this when he said, "I have come to call sinners, not respectable people." This means that he came to get sinners like Levi back on track. He was also saying that the Kingdom of God is for all people not just for perfect people. Another reason for why Jesus called Levi is maybe because Jesus saw good qualities in him. Levi would have been used to getting abuse and as a disciple you
Describe how a Christian can follow the call to discipleship through daily life and work
Ai) Describe how a Christian can follow the call to discipleship through daily life and work. Christians may follow the call to discipleship in many ways through their daily life and work. The way they react and interact to people where they are given ways to follow the call to discipleship. Through work people can follow the call to discipleship by encouraging and giving people a hand. Or it may just be opening a door for somebody every day. Generally treating everyone with the respect that they deserve and spreading the word of god and Christ. It could be just saying to a colleague that they went to church and there was a interesting sermon and then explain the sermon to them and then show how the moral issues often raised in sermons they can use in their every day life and how to make a better world. In your every day life you could go to an extreme and become a missionary or aid worker and go out to the third world countries and to help the sick, war stricken and dying. Yet we see from people such as nuns, monks, and priests that there are many people who give up all they have as the first disciples did. There are those who act as missionaries who preach and spread the word of God, and who care for the sick showing the qualities of a true disciple. These people give away all they have to depend on God knowing he will help them.By doing this they are following the call