Get Started With Discipleship

A disciple is simply a follower. As a follower of Christ, we are called to make other followers. We do this as we go, by teaching others to obey Christ.

What is Discipleship?

Our goal with discipleship at 121 is to grow in our love for God and for others by understanding His word, and faithfully applying it to our lives. We follow Christ’s example as seen in Matthew 4:19 when Jesus said, “Come follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.”

Matthew 28:19-20

Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.

Matthew 4:18-20

As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon called Peter and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. “Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people.” At once they left their nets and followed him.

Get Started With Discipleship

A disciple is someone who worships Jesus, is changed by Jesus and then teaches others about Jesus. Your discipleship relationship will vary based on personality and connection but the end goal is the same- to grow in our relationship with Jesus Christ in the daily context of living and sharing with others for His glory!

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Common Questions About Discipleship

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None of us feel ready. We all have so much more to learn. But this is how Jesus designed it and He builds His kingdom through us. He tells us to make disciples. When we lead someone, we are not saying that we are stronger, smarter, or more holy than they are. We simply have something to pass along that will help another grow in Christ. We are the lead-learner. As we learn, we pass on and encourage.

The beauty of Christ’s design is that, through leading someone else, we will grow more than in any other environment. Also remember, we are not alone. God gives us the Holy Spirit to help us lead others. Pray for the ability to lead others. Remember, Jesus himself said, “pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest.”