The disciples were ordinary people who Jesus ask to follow him it is strange that Jesus did not pick any particular person, he just chose four fishermen to be his most loyal companions who would be prepared to die, suffer, be rejected, and go to prison.
The disciples were ordinary people who Jesus ask to follow him it is strange that Jesus did not pick any particular person, he just chose four fishermen to be his most loyal companions who would be prepared to die, suffer, be rejected, and go to prison. The following story (1:16-20) tells us how Jesus called his first disciples. As Jesus walked along the shore of Lake Galilee, he saw two fishermen, Simon and his brother Andrew, catching fish in a net. Jesus said to them, ''Come with me and I will teach you to catch people'' at once they left their nets and followed him. He went a farther on and saw two brothers James and John, the sons of Zebedee in the boat with the hired men and went with Jesus. In chapter 2 verses 13-20 Jesus chose a tax collector Levi (who was considered as a sinner) to be one of his disciples and had dinner at his house when some Pharisee's saw this they asked the disciples ''why dose he eat with these outcasts?'' Jesus heard this and answered ''people who are well do not need a doctor. But only those who are sick. I have not come for respectable people but outcasts.'' There are seven more disciples other than Levi, Simon, Andrew, James and John their names are: Philip, Bartholomew, Thomas, James, Thaddaeus, Simon and Judas Iscariot. Jesus expected all these men to have certain qualities like putting their self last in all things, being prepared to
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
Discipleship is usually thought of as following Jesus, being a preacher, teacher.
Religious Education: Coursework Essay on Discipleship First Disciples Discipleship is usually thought of as following Jesus, being a preacher, teacher. Somebody who believes in something, or who believes in someone, and leaves everything behind them to try to make others believe the same is my personal definition of a disciple. In actual fact, the Old Testament word 'Talmid' is a 'learner', and more obviously in the New Testament, a 'Diskipolos' is a 'follower'. The other crucial area of discipleship is serving others. When a disciple is healing a person, he is serving them, as he serving Jesus and God. So discipleship can be summed up; to follow, to learn, to preach, to believe, to serve. All factors are crucial to be a true disciple. But to be a disciple, you must be a Christian, 'one who belongs with Christ', 'Christ's one'. The disciples share Jesus' faith, and his freedom to rise above all immediate concerns. The disciples of Jesus received their 'call' from Jesus, and they responded with immediate willingness. Jesus called, and the disciples went to him. "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". (Mark 1:17-18) In Mark Chapter Two, verse fourteen, Jesus tells Levi to "Follow me"; "Levi got up and followed him". The response to Jesus' calling is clearly that of a wanting to follow, to be
First Disciples - Discipleship
Religious Education: Coursework Essay on Discipleship First Disciples Discipleship is usually thought of as following Jesus, being a preacher, teacher. Somebody who believes in something, or who believes in someone, and leaves everything behind them to try to make others believe the same is my personal definition of a disciple. In actual fact, the Old Testament word 'Talmid' is a 'learner', and more obviously in the New Testament, a 'Diskipolos' is a 'follower'. The other crucial area of discipleship is serving others. When a disciple is healing a person, he is serving them, as he serving Jesus and God. So discipleship can be summed up; to follow, to learn, to preach, to believe, to serve. All factors are crucial to be a true disciple. But to be a disciple, you must be a Christian, 'one who belongs with Christ', 'Christ's one'. The disciples share Jesus' faith, and his freedom to rise above all immediate concerns. The disciples of Jesus received their 'call' from Jesus, and they responded with immediate willingness. Jesus called, and the disciples went to him. "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". (Mark 1:17-18) In Mark Chapter Two, verse fourteen, Jesus tells Levi to "Follow me"; "Levi got up and followed him". The response to Jesus' calling is clearly that of a wanting to follow, to be
First Disciples.
First Disciples Discipleship is usually thought of as following Jesus, being a preacher, teacher. Somebody who believes in something, or who believes in someone, and leaves everything behind them to try to make others believe the same is my personal definition of a disciple. In actual fact, the Old Testament word 'Talmid' is a 'learner', and more obviously in the New Testament, a 'Diskipolos' is a 'follower'. The other crucial area of discipleship is serving others. When a disciple is healing a person, he is serving them, as he serving Jesus and God. So discipleship can be summed up; to follow, to learn, to preach, to believe, to serve. All factors are crucial to be a true disciple. But to be a disciple, you must be a Christian, 'one who belongs with Christ', 'Christ's one'. The disciples share Jesus' faith, and his freedom to rise above all immediate concerns. The disciples of Jesus received their 'call' from Jesus, and they responded with immediate willingness. Jesus called, and the disciples went to him. "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". (Mark 1:17-18) In Mark Chapter Two, verse fourteen, Jesus tells Levi to "Follow me"; "Levi got up and followed him". The response to Jesus' calling is clearly that of a wanting to follow, to be with Jesus. When Jesus chose the twelve disciples in
Explain the meaning of discipleship.
Discipleship Discipleship is usually thought of as following Jesus, being a preacher, teacher. Somebody who believes in something, or who believes in someone, and leaves everything behind them to try to make others believe the same is my personal definition of a disciple. In actual fact, the Old Testament word 'Talmid' is a 'learner', and more obviously in the New Testament, a 'Disciples' is a 'follower'. The other crucial area of discipleship is serving others. When a disciple is healing a person, he is serving them, as he serving Jesus and God. So discipleship can be summed up; to follow, to learn, to preach, to believe, to serve. All factors are crucial to be a true disciple. But to be a disciple, you must be a Christian, 'one who belongs with Christ', 'Christ's one'. The disciples share Jesus' faith, and his freedom to rise above all immediate concerns. The disciples of Jesus received their 'call' from Jesus, and they responded with immediate willingness. Jesus called, and the disciples went to him. "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". (Mark 1:17-18) In Mark Chapter Two, verse fourteen, Jesus tells Levi to "Follow me"; "Levi got up and followed him". The response to Jesus' calling is clearly that of a wanting to follow, to be with Jesus. When Jesus chose the twelve disciples in 'Jesus
Discipleship is
Discipleship is usually thought of as following Jesus, being a preacher, teacher. Somebody who believes in something, or who believes in someone, and leaves everything behind them to try to make others believe the same is my personal definition of a disciple. In actual fact, the Old Testament word 'Talmid' is a 'learner', and more obviously in the New Testament, a 'Disciples' is a 'follower'. The other crucial area of discipleship is serving others. When a disciple is healing a person, he is serving them, as he serving Jesus and God. So discipleship can be summed up; to follow, to learn, to preach, to believe, to serve. All factors are crucial to be a true disciple. But to be a disciple, you must be a Christian, 'one who belongs with Christ', 'Christ's one'. The disciples share Jesus' faith, and his freedom to rise above all immediate concerns. The disciples of Jesus received their 'call' from Jesus, and they responded with immediate willingness. Jesus called, and the disciples went to him. "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". (Mark 1:17-18) In Mark Chapter Two, verse fourteen, Jesus tells Levi to "Follow me"; "Levi got up and followed him". The response to Jesus' calling is clearly that of a wanting to follow, to be with Jesus. When Jesus chose the twelve disciples in 'Jesus Chooses the
Explain the meaning of discipleship for the first disciples.
Mark's Gospel Discipleship Richard Smith 5alpha a) Explain the meaning of discipleship for the first disciples. The word disciple comes from the Latin word "discipulus" meaning pupil. This already gives us some insight into what people believe the meaning of discipleship is. The implication that the disciple is a pupil has differing degrees and many meanings within itself. For example, a pupil can be anyone; they don't have to be clever or great, but are where they are to learn. A pupil also indicates a certain amount of respect for the person they are learning from (i.e. Teacher, Jesus). The dictionary definition of disciple is 'a follower of a teacher or leader'. This suggests a devotion to this "teacher" or "leader". Discipleship for the first century disciples had many different meanings, one of which was devotion. This is shown by Mark in the passage - "Jesus called Levi". Levi has no hesitation about following Jesus: he just does it. "Follow me". Levi got up and followed him. He showed unquestioning faith by leaving his work and obeying Jesus. In the very first chapter of Mark when Jesus calls the fishermen they show extreme faith in him by doing the same as Levi. James and John both just get up and leave their father in the fishing boat. The disciples show extreme faith when Jesus sends them out to preach, without even an extra shirt. Jesus tells them to go without
The word 'disciple' is used to describe the very first followers of Jesus. This term is also applied to anyone who calls him or herself a Christian.
The word 'disciple' is used to describe the very first followers of Jesus. This term is also applied to anyone who calls him or herself a Christian. The word disciple is derived from the Latin-discipulus, meaning pupil or learner. Jesus was not the only person to have disciples there are also references to the disciples of the Pharisees and also John the Baptists' disciples. The word is also used to describe the twelve apostles of Jesus. They were chosen to help Jesus on his mission of spreading the word of God and founding a new Christian people. They were also chosen to continue in Jesus' work after his death. The story of the Calling of the First Disciples tells us about when Jesus chose the apostles. I find it peculiar that Jesus should choose perfect strangers to carry out such important tasks such as healing the sick and spreading the word of God. The men he chose were fishermen I think Jesus had a motive for this. He wanted to choose the right people. Fishermen are generally patient, and determined, qualities needed for discipleship. Jesus wanted to communicate with the people. He knew that they would listen to the disciples, who were ordinary people. He needed someone to communicate with outcasts, to make them believe that they can change. Perhaps this is the reason he chose Levi. The disciples Jesus chose were to be his most loyal companions. They had to be willing
Consider how the lives of the first Disciples, Peter, James and John have changed from chapter one to chapter sixteen.
Michael Buckingham Discipleship Centre Name: Sunderland St. Aidans Centre Number: 39549 Date: October, 2002 Question 1 In this question I have been asked to consider how the lives of the first Disciples, Peter, James and John have changed from chapter one to chapter sixteen. To answer this I will begin by discussing the change in the life of Simon. Simon Peter was a fisherman, he was working class and properly unable to read and write. Mark 1:17, Jesus calls four fishermen, Jesus says to Simon, "Come with me, and I will teach you to catch people." Simon's response was immediate as he left his net and he was known as Peter from that time onwards. When Jesus tells the four fishermen to follow him they do not hang around but drop everything to start their new lives, Danes pg 34. Peter is married with responsibilities we know about this because Jesus heals Simon (Peter) mother in law. (1:30-31). In Mark 3:14, Peters responsibilities have changed, he has to leave his family and spread the word of God, in this reference Jesus chooses twelve Apostles which is an echo of the old Testament, when Jacob called the twelve Tribes of Israel after his twelve sons. This also shows us that Jesus is the new lawgiver, and it also shows us that Jesus has the power to establish the twelve tribes of Israel. Jesus choose Peter (Simon) first because it shows he is the one Jesus thinks