1. Don McClainW. 65th St. church of Christ - February 5, 2006 1

2. Don McClainW. 65th St. church of Christ - February 5, 2006 2 What Does The Term “DISCIPLE” Mean? What Are The Characteristics of A “DISCIPLE?” How Did Jesus Develop His “DISCIPLES?” To What Purpose?

3. Don McClainW. 65th St. church of Christ - February 5, 2006 3 Thayer: μαθητής - mathe ̄ te ̄ s 1) a learner, pupil, disciple Vine’s: Noun,mathetes> lit., "a learner" ( from manthano, "to learn," from a root math---, indicating thought accompanied by endeavor ), in contrast to didaskalos, "a teacher;" hence it denotes "one who follows one's teaching,"...

4. Don McClainW. 65th St. church of Christ - February 5, 2006 4 Thayer: μαθητής - mathe ̄ te ̄ s 1) a learner, pupil, disciple Vine’s: Noun,mathetes>.... A "disciple" was not only a pupil, but an adherent; hence they are spoken of as imitators of their teacher; John 8:31; 15:8

5. Don McClainW. 65th St. church of Christ - February 5, 2006 5  Diligent Student – Mat 4:4; 5:6; Act 17:11; 2 Tim. 2:15  Enthusiastic Adherent - John 6:66-69; 8:31,32  An Imitator - Mat. 10:24,25; Luke 6:40  Becomes Closely Associated With His Teacher – Mat. 12:46-50; John 15:14  Fully Committed – Luke 9:23-25; 57-62; 14:25-33

6. Don McClainW. 65th St. church of Christ - February 5, 2006 6  Through Teaching, - Mat. 28:18-20; 2 Tim 2:2  Through Explaining – Mat. 13:10-23; 17:10- 13; etc.  Through Training – Luke 9:1-6; 10:1-20  With Patience – Mat. 15:12-17; 17:17-21; Luke 9:46; 22:24

7. Don McClainW. 65th St. church of Christ - February 5, 2006 7  Bear Fruit – John 15:8  Develop Godly Character – Mat. 5:3-12  Walk In The Spirit - Gal. 5:22,23  Be Good Stewards – Mat. 25:14-30  Make Our Calling & Election Sure – 2 Pt 1:5- 11  Secure Our Reward – Mat. 25:31-46; 1 Cor. 15:58

8. Don McClainW. 65th St. church of Christ - February 5, 2006 8 The Term “DISCIPLE” Means A Learner & Follower! The Disciple Must Enthusiastically Follow Christ! Disciples Must Be Developed! To Bear Fruit & Serve The Lord!!

9. Don McClainW. 65th St. church of Christ - February 5, 2006 9 *Do you believe in Him? *Have you confessed Him? *Have you repented? *Have you been baptized into Him? *Are you becoming like Him? *Are you helping to lead others to Him?

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