Discipleship

Disciples in the New Testament, are any followers of Jesus' teaching. The word meaning "pupil" or "follower." Discipleship is common among the ancient Jews, a style of teaching and learning in which a Rabbi would attract disciples who would then study his teachings through lengthy discussion, memorization, and so on. In contrast, Jesus called his disciples to a personal, lasting relationship of love with God, and Jesus then sent his followers out to share in his mission of proclaiming the kingdom.
The kingdom which Jesus mentions is the Kingdom of God which is Jesus' description of the…