Friday, October 28, 2005

what is a "disciple"?

I'm looking to write a message arc on the subject of 'what is a "disciple"?' for my high school youth group. I'm interested in anyone's take on the subject. What do you think?

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

A disciple is not just a follower of God but one who witnesses to those who are lost (non-christians) and christians needing accountability. Is that what you are asking??

Anonymous said...

A disciple is one who will take up their cross and follow Jesus. It involves dying to self and being born again to live a radically transformed life. It is surrendering all to Jesus and ministering to others through our union with Him. As we allow the Holy Spirit to work in us and through us we reach out to others not from our own strength but as Christ works through us. A disciple is one who has emptied him/herself and is filled with the Spirit of God and whose joy in knowing the Lord overflows into every action.

Anonymous said...

Dave. You probably wont remember me, but you will remember my son, Alasdair. We are friends of Andrew and Susan Adams. I know Al rates you highly - which is why I was looking at your blog.
Try this link for thoughts on Discipleship - it's radical stuff and challenging but also encouraging.
http://www.ywammadison.org/davidw/sotb.htm

Just scroll down and click on Ray Vanderlaan's 'On this Rock'. Its about an hour and 10 mins long but well worth a listen.