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Discipleship as a Learning ModelDiscipleship as a Learning Model• Food, Learning while eating.• Peripatetic, along the way.• Story telling, case studies as

simulators for moral navigation• Modeling The Words You Teach.• Community of Deep Friendships. • Action and Reflection (70 sent out

and returning)• Demonstration (of Jesus as he

taught)

• Food, Learning while eating.• Peripatetic, along the way.• Story telling, case studies as

simulators for moral navigation• Modeling The Words You Teach.• Community of Deep Friendships. • Action and Reflection (70 sent out

and returning)• Demonstration (of Jesus as he

taught)

Class Schedule . . . Class Schedule . . . • Theological reflection on

discipleship• Wilkins Reflections on discipleship• Historical Approach to Discipleship• Discipleship Defined• Disciples Defined • Discipler Defined • Discussion: Bonheoffer • DVD—”Presence of God—a counter-

cultural community”

• Theological reflection on discipleship

• Wilkins Reflections on discipleship• Historical Approach to Discipleship• Discipleship Defined• Disciples Defined • Discipler Defined • Discussion: Bonheoffer • DVD—”Presence of God—a counter-


57As they were walking along the road, a man said to him, "I will follow you wherever you go." 58Jesus replied, "Foxes have holes and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay his head." Luke 9 (NIV)

57As they were walking along the road, a man said to him, "I will follow you wherever you go." 58Jesus replied, "Foxes have holes and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay his head." Luke 9 (NIV)

59He said to another man, "Follow me."

But the man replied, "Lord, first let me go and bury my father."

60Jesus said to him, "Let the dead bury their own dead, but you go and proclaim the kingdom of God." Luke 9 (NIV)

59He said to another man, "Follow me."

But the man replied, "Lord, first let me go and bury my father."

60Jesus said to him, "Let the dead bury their own dead, but you go and proclaim the kingdom of God." Luke 9 (NIV)

61Still another said, "I will follow you, Lord; but first let me go back and say good bye to my family."

62Jesus replied, "No one who puts his hand to the plow and looks back is fit for service in the kingdom of God.“ Luke 9 (NIV)

61Still another said, "I will follow you, Lord; but first let me go back and say good bye to my family."

62Jesus replied, "No one who puts his hand to the plow and looks back is fit for service in the kingdom of God.“ Luke 9 (NIV)

Bonheoffer . . .60-61 Bonheoffer . . .60-61

Critical Reflection from readings

• .—pg. 280-281, 310.

• Ch. 18.


• .—pg. 280-281, 310.

• Ch. 18.


• .—pg. 280-281, 310.

• Ch. 18.

Historical Approach to Discipleship

International Consultation on International Consultation on Discipleship:Discipleship:

• While there are valid differences of perspective on what constitutes discipleship, we define Christian discipleship as a process that takes place within accountable relationships over a period of time for the purpose of bringing believers to spiritual maturity in Christ. Biblical examples suggest that discipleship is both relational and intentional, both a position and a process. We become disciples by turning from sin through repentance and turning to God through faith. The process of discipleship is played out in a vital life-giving relationship to God that enables us to walk in the light as He is in the light, and do the will of the Father (1 John 1:7; John 4:34). Jesus said if we hold to His teaching, then we are really His disciples (John 8:31), and we demonstrate this through loving one another (John 13:34-35).

International Consultation on International Consultation on Discipleship:Discipleship:

• While there are valid differences of perspective on what constitutes discipleship, we define Christian discipleship as a process that takes place within accountable relationships over a period of time for the purpose of bringing believers to spiritual maturity in Christ. Biblical examples suggest that discipleship is both relational and intentional, both a position and a process. We become disciples by turning from sin through repentance and turning to God through faith. The process of discipleship is played out in a vital life-giving relationship to God that enables us to walk in the light as He is in the light, and do the will of the Father (1 John 1:7; John 4:34). Jesus said if we hold to His teaching, then we are really His disciples (John 8:31), and we demonstrate this through loving one another (John 13:34-35).

Definitions: DiscipleshipDefinitions: Discipleship

Patricia Schoelles, “discipleship” does not Patricia Schoelles, “discipleship” does not appear in the NT. Rather it is derived from the appear in the NT. Rather it is derived from the account of the relationship between Jesus and account of the relationship between Jesus and his followers as recorded in the Gospels. It is his followers as recorded in the Gospels. It is characterized by two terms founds frequently in characterized by two terms founds frequently in the gospel material: Mathetes (disciple) and the gospel material: Mathetes (disciple) and Akolothein (to follow)”Akolothein (to follow)”

Patricia Schoelles, “discipleship” does not Patricia Schoelles, “discipleship” does not appear in the NT. Rather it is derived from the appear in the NT. Rather it is derived from the account of the relationship between Jesus and account of the relationship between Jesus and his followers as recorded in the Gospels. It is his followers as recorded in the Gospels. It is characterized by two terms founds frequently in characterized by two terms founds frequently in the gospel material: Mathetes (disciple) and the gospel material: Mathetes (disciple) and Akolothein (to follow)”Akolothein (to follow)”


Scott McKnight: Discipleship consists of the Scott McKnight: Discipleship consists of the teachings of Jesus which pertain to being His teachings of Jesus which pertain to being His follower. I do not use the term for the process follower. I do not use the term for the process of developing new believers into mature of developing new believers into mature believers. I am using it abstractly for the believers. I am using it abstractly for the teaching of Jesus regarding following Him.”teaching of Jesus regarding following Him.”

Scott McKnight: Discipleship consists of the Scott McKnight: Discipleship consists of the teachings of Jesus which pertain to being His teachings of Jesus which pertain to being His follower. I do not use the term for the process follower. I do not use the term for the process of developing new believers into mature of developing new believers into mature believers. I am using it abstractly for the believers. I am using it abstractly for the teaching of Jesus regarding following Him.”teaching of Jesus regarding following Him.”


George Barna: discipleship is “becoming a George Barna: discipleship is “becoming a complete and competent follower of Jesus complete and competent follower of Jesus Christ. . . . and being and reproducing Christ. . . . and being and reproducing spiritually mature zealots for Christ.”spiritually mature zealots for Christ.”

George Barna: discipleship is “becoming a George Barna: discipleship is “becoming a complete and competent follower of Jesus complete and competent follower of Jesus Christ. . . . and being and reproducing Christ. . . . and being and reproducing spiritually mature zealots for Christ.”spiritually mature zealots for Christ.”


Michael J. Wilkins: on going process (fr. Michael J. Wilkins: on going process (fr. MatheteuoMatheteuo, “make or become disciples” and , “make or become disciples” and implies the process of becoming like Jesus.implies the process of becoming like Jesus.

Michael J. Wilkins: on going process (fr. Michael J. Wilkins: on going process (fr. MatheteuoMatheteuo, “make or become disciples” and , “make or become disciples” and implies the process of becoming like Jesus.implies the process of becoming like Jesus.

Robert E. Webber: Three aspects of Robert E. Webber: Three aspects of

discipleship stand out in the NT and discipleship stand out in the NT and

early Christian era: believing, early Christian era: believing,

belonging, behaving.belonging, behaving.

Robert E. Webber: Three aspects of Robert E. Webber: Three aspects of

discipleship stand out in the NT and discipleship stand out in the NT and

early Christian era: believing, early Christian era: believing,

belonging, behaving.belonging, behaving.


C. G. Montefiore: Discipleship such as C. G. Montefiore: Discipleship such as

Jesus demanded and inspired (a Jesus demanded and inspired (a

following, not for study, but for service—following, not for study, but for service—

to help the Master in his mission, to carry to help the Master in his mission, to carry

out his instructions and so on) was out his instructions and so on) was

apparently a new thing, at all events apparently a new thing, at all events

something that did not fit in, or was not something that did not fit in, or was not

on all fours with the usual Rabbinic on all fours with the usual Rabbinic

customs . . .”customs . . .”

C. G. Montefiore: Discipleship such as C. G. Montefiore: Discipleship such as

Jesus demanded and inspired (a Jesus demanded and inspired (a

following, not for study, but for service—following, not for study, but for service—

to help the Master in his mission, to carry to help the Master in his mission, to carry

out his instructions and so on) was out his instructions and so on) was

apparently a new thing, at all events apparently a new thing, at all events

something that did not fit in, or was not something that did not fit in, or was not

on all fours with the usual Rabbinic on all fours with the usual Rabbinic

customs . . .”customs . . .”



Eugene Peterson: Quotes Nietzsche. “The essential Eugene Peterson: Quotes Nietzsche. “The essential thing ‘in heaven and earth’ is . . . that there should be thing ‘in heaven and earth’ is . . . that there should be a long obedience in the same direction; there thereby a long obedience in the same direction; there thereby results, and has always resulted in the long run, results, and has always resulted in the long run, something which has made life worth living.”something which has made life worth living.”

Eugene Peterson: Quotes Nietzsche. “The essential Eugene Peterson: Quotes Nietzsche. “The essential thing ‘in heaven and earth’ is . . . that there should be thing ‘in heaven and earth’ is . . . that there should be a long obedience in the same direction; there thereby a long obedience in the same direction; there thereby results, and has always resulted in the long run, results, and has always resulted in the long run, something which has made life worth living.”something which has made life worth living.”

Dietrich Bonheoffer Dietrich Bonheoffer

““Discipleship mean adherence to Christ, Discipleship mean adherence to Christ,

and, because Christ is the object of and, because Christ is the object of

that adherence, it must take the form that adherence, it must take the form

of discipleship. of discipleship.

““Christianity without the living Christ is Christianity without the living Christ is

inevitably Christianity with inevitably Christianity with

discipleship, and Christianity without discipleship, and Christianity without

discipleship is always Christianity with discipleship is always Christianity with

Christ.”Christ.”

Dietrich Bonheoffer Dietrich Bonheoffer

““Discipleship mean adherence to Christ, Discipleship mean adherence to Christ,

and, because Christ is the object of and, because Christ is the object of

that adherence, it must take the form that adherence, it must take the form

of discipleship. of discipleship.

““Christianity without the living Christ is Christianity without the living Christ is

inevitably Christianity with inevitably Christianity with

discipleship, and Christianity without discipleship, and Christianity without

discipleship is always Christianity with discipleship is always Christianity with

Christ.”Christ.”


Peter Scazzero Peter Scazzero

Discipleship is about becoming Discipleship is about becoming

emotionally healthy . . . emotionally healthy . . .

Peter Scazzero Peter Scazzero

Discipleship is about becoming Discipleship is about becoming

emotionally healthy . . . emotionally healthy . . .



Bill Hybels Bill Hybels

Grace . . Growth . . Group . . .Gifts . . . Good Grace . . Growth . . Group . . .Gifts . . . Good StewardshipStewardship

Bill Hybels Bill Hybels

Grace . . Growth . . Group . . .Gifts . . . Good Grace . . Growth . . Group . . .Gifts . . . Good StewardshipStewardship

Josh Hunt/Larry Mays Josh Hunt/Larry Mays

DDisciplinedisciplined

IIntimate friendshipsntimate friendships

SSelf-esteemelf-esteem

CCorporate Worshiporporate Worship

IIntimate familyntimate family

PPassion for Godassion for God

LLay ministryay ministry

EEvangelistic interestvangelistic interest

SSacrificial Givingacrificial Giving

Josh Hunt/Larry Mays Josh Hunt/Larry Mays

DDisciplinedisciplined

IIntimate friendshipsntimate friendships

SSelf-esteemelf-esteem

CCorporate Worshiporporate Worship

IIntimate familyntimate family

PPassion for Godassion for God

LLay ministryay ministry

EEvangelistic interestvangelistic interest

SSacrificial Givingacrificial Giving

Definitions: DiscipleDefinitions: Disciple

Yose ben Yoezer, early sage of the Yose ben Yoezer, early sage of the

Mishnah, a disciple is someone who Mishnah, a disciple is someone who

follows so closely their Rabbi that the follows so closely their Rabbi that the

dust from their rabbi’s feet covers dust from their rabbi’s feet covers

them.them.

Yose ben Yoezer, early sage of the Yose ben Yoezer, early sage of the

Mishnah, a disciple is someone who Mishnah, a disciple is someone who

follows so closely their Rabbi that the follows so closely their Rabbi that the

dust from their rabbi’s feet covers dust from their rabbi’s feet covers

them.them.


Brad Waggoner, “to be a learner and Brad Waggoner, “to be a learner and

follower of Jesus Christ.” It implies follower of Jesus Christ.” It implies

obedience, It implies a lifestyle of obedience, It implies a lifestyle of

character and service. It means to be character and service. It means to be

Christ-like.Christ-like.

Brad Waggoner, “to be a learner and Brad Waggoner, “to be a learner and

follower of Jesus Christ.” It implies follower of Jesus Christ.” It implies

obedience, It implies a lifestyle of obedience, It implies a lifestyle of

character and service. It means to be character and service. It means to be

Christ-like.Christ-like.


Wilkins: Not enough to ask what is a Wilkins: Not enough to ask what is a

disciple. Rather we must ask of disciple. Rather we must ask of

whom the person is a disciple and at whom the person is a disciple and at

what period of time. For Jesus it what period of time. For Jesus it

meant one who has come to Jesus meant one who has come to Jesus

for eternal life, has claimed Jesus as for eternal life, has claimed Jesus as

Savior and God, and has embarked Savior and God, and has embarked

upon the life of following Jesus.upon the life of following Jesus.

Wilkins: Not enough to ask what is a Wilkins: Not enough to ask what is a

disciple. Rather we must ask of disciple. Rather we must ask of

whom the person is a disciple and at whom the person is a disciple and at

what period of time. For Jesus it what period of time. For Jesus it

meant one who has come to Jesus meant one who has come to Jesus

for eternal life, has claimed Jesus as for eternal life, has claimed Jesus as

Savior and God, and has embarked Savior and God, and has embarked

upon the life of following Jesus.upon the life of following Jesus.


Peterson, “Disciples are people who Peterson, “Disciples are people who

spend their lives apprenticed to their spend their lives apprenticed to their

master, Jesus Christ. A disciple is a master, Jesus Christ. A disciple is a

learner but not in the academic setting learner but not in the academic setting

of the schoolroom, rather at the of the schoolroom, rather at the

worksite of a craftsman. We do not worksite of a craftsman. We do not

acquire information about God but skills acquire information about God but skills

in faith.”in faith.”

Peterson, “Disciples are people who Peterson, “Disciples are people who

spend their lives apprenticed to their spend their lives apprenticed to their

master, Jesus Christ. A disciple is a master, Jesus Christ. A disciple is a

learner but not in the academic setting learner but not in the academic setting

of the schoolroom, rather at the of the schoolroom, rather at the

worksite of a craftsman. We do not worksite of a craftsman. We do not

acquire information about God but skills acquire information about God but skills

in faith.”in faith.”


Anthony J. Gittins: A disciple is one Anthony J. Gittins: A disciple is one

who has felt a ‘presence that who has felt a ‘presence that

disturbs’ to the point that they have disturbs’ to the point that they have

become a presence that disturbs.become a presence that disturbs.

Anthony J. Gittins: A disciple is one Anthony J. Gittins: A disciple is one

who has felt a ‘presence that who has felt a ‘presence that

disturbs’ to the point that they have disturbs’ to the point that they have

become a presence that disturbs.become a presence that disturbs.


Kyle Lake: someone who being an Kyle Lake: someone who being an

apprentice to Jesus is central to apprentice to Jesus is central to

everything else in his/her life.everything else in his/her life.

Kyle Lake: someone who being an Kyle Lake: someone who being an

apprentice to Jesus is central to apprentice to Jesus is central to

everything else in his/her life.everything else in his/her life.


Robert E. Webber: A Jesus Disciple is Robert E. Webber: A Jesus Disciple is

first and foremost a disciple of first and foremost a disciple of

Jesus only. True discipleship is to Jesus only. True discipleship is to

follow after Jesus Christ and no one follow after Jesus Christ and no one

else.else.

Robert E. Webber: A Jesus Disciple is Robert E. Webber: A Jesus Disciple is

first and foremost a disciple of first and foremost a disciple of

Jesus only. True discipleship is to Jesus only. True discipleship is to

follow after Jesus Christ and no one follow after Jesus Christ and no one

else.else.



Most frequent verb assigned to “disciple” in the Bible is “follow”

Most frequent verb assigned to “disciple” in the Bible is “follow”

• Disciple: a follower of Jesus ChristDisciple: a follower of Jesus Christ

• Discipleship: process/movement of Discipleship: process/movement of

walking after Jesus Christwalking after Jesus Christ

• Discipler: one who models/leads Discipler: one who models/leads

others into following Jesus Christothers into following Jesus Christ

• Disciple: a follower of Jesus ChristDisciple: a follower of Jesus Christ

• Discipleship: process/movement of Discipleship: process/movement of

walking after Jesus Christwalking after Jesus Christ

• Discipler: one who models/leads Discipler: one who models/leads

others into following Jesus Christothers into following Jesus Christ


Discipleship

Discipleship

Discipler

Disciple

Discipleship: a method of Discipleship: a method of education that was education that was widespread in the the widespread in the the ancient world. It was not ancient world. It was not a curriculum or process. a curriculum or process. It was a method of It was a method of learning through the learning through the “along the way.” “along the way.”

Discipleship: a method of Discipleship: a method of education that was education that was widespread in the the widespread in the the ancient world. It was not ancient world. It was not a curriculum or process. a curriculum or process. It was a method of It was a method of learning through the learning through the “along the way.” “along the way.”

Discipling: “Christian discipling is an Discipling: “Christian discipling is an intentional, largely informal learning activity. intentional, largely informal learning activity. It involves 2 or a small group of individuals, It involves 2 or a small group of individuals, who typically function within a larger who typically function within a larger community and hold to the same beliefs. community and hold to the same beliefs. Each makes a voluntary commitment to the Each makes a voluntary commitment to the others to form close personal relationships others to form close personal relationships for an extended period of time, in order that for an extended period of time, in order that those who at a particular time are perceived those who at a particular time are perceived as having superior knowledge and skills will as having superior knowledge and skills will attempt to cause learning to take place in the attempt to cause learning to take place in the lives of others who seek their help. Christian lives of others who seek their help. Christian discipling is intended to result in each discipling is intended to result in each becoming an active follower of Jesus and a becoming an active follower of Jesus and a participate in his mission to the world.”participate in his mission to the world.”

Discipling: “Christian discipling is an Discipling: “Christian discipling is an intentional, largely informal learning activity. intentional, largely informal learning activity. It involves 2 or a small group of individuals, It involves 2 or a small group of individuals, who typically function within a larger who typically function within a larger community and hold to the same beliefs. community and hold to the same beliefs. Each makes a voluntary commitment to the Each makes a voluntary commitment to the others to form close personal relationships others to form close personal relationships for an extended period of time, in order that for an extended period of time, in order that those who at a particular time are perceived those who at a particular time are perceived as having superior knowledge and skills will as having superior knowledge and skills will attempt to cause learning to take place in the attempt to cause learning to take place in the lives of others who seek their help. Christian lives of others who seek their help. Christian discipling is intended to result in each discipling is intended to result in each becoming an active follower of Jesus and a becoming an active follower of Jesus and a participate in his mission to the world.”participate in his mission to the world.”

Disciple: the student of Disciple: the student of a particular rabbi, who a particular rabbi, who is committed to is committed to following a rabbi and following a rabbi and adhering to his adhering to his teachings, and is teachings, and is following/learning following/learning through the method of through the method of discipleship.discipleship.

Disciple: the student of Disciple: the student of a particular rabbi, who a particular rabbi, who is committed to is committed to following a rabbi and following a rabbi and adhering to his adhering to his teachings, and is teachings, and is following/learning following/learning through the method of through the method of discipleship.discipleship.

Rabbi: the teacher who uses Rabbi: the teacher who uses the model of discipleship to the model of discipleship to communicate and educate. communicate and educate. The living breathing The living breathing emodiment of ideals and emodiment of ideals and truths, beliefs and behaviors truths, beliefs and behaviors that the disciple seeks to that the disciple seeks to imitate.imitate.

Rabbi: the teacher who uses Rabbi: the teacher who uses the model of discipleship to the model of discipleship to communicate and educate. communicate and educate. The living breathing The living breathing emodiment of ideals and emodiment of ideals and truths, beliefs and behaviors truths, beliefs and behaviors that the disciple seeks to that the disciple seeks to imitate.imitate.

Discipler: the one who Discipler: the one who facilitates learning and facilitates learning and becoming and belonging becoming and belonging in the method of in the method of discipleship, as he/she discipleship, as he/she points to the rabbi.points to the rabbi.

Discipler: the one who Discipler: the one who facilitates learning and facilitates learning and becoming and belonging becoming and belonging in the method of in the method of discipleship, as he/she discipleship, as he/she points to the rabbi.points to the rabbi.

“The Presence of God: a counter-


What Does it Mean to follow

Jesus?

What Does it Mean to follow

Jesus?

Bonheoffer . . . Bonheoffer . . .

• “When the Bible speaks of following Jesus, it is proclaiming a discipleship which will liberate mankind from all man-made dogmas, from every burden and oppression, from every anxiety and torture which afflicts the conscience.”--37


• How has “cheap grace” influenced discipleship? Pg 55.

• Bonheoffer places a hefty emphasis on obedience, “the response of the disciples is an act of obedience, not a confession of faith.”

• pg. 57.


• What does Bonheoffer say regarding legalism and obedience? How is legalism overcome? 82-83

• What does Bonheoffer declare as true self-denial? 88.

• Do you think this book would be good for growing disciples?

What Would a disciple in today’s world look like?

What Would a disciple in today’s world look like?

A picture of what discipleship looked like

42These remained faithful to the teaching of the apostles, to the brotherhood, to the breaking of bread and to the prayers. 43And everyone was filled with awe; the apostles worked many signs and miracles. 44And all who shared the faith owned everything in common; 45they sold their goods and possessions and distributed the proceeds among themselves according to what each one needed. 46Each day, with one heart, they regularly went to the Temple but met in their houses for the breaking of bread; they shared their food gladly and generously; 47they praised God and were looked up to by everyone. Day by day the Lord added to their community those destined to be saved. –Acts 2 (New Jerusalem Bible)

A picture of what discipleship looked like

A picture of what discipleship looks likeA picture of what discipleship looks like A picture of what discipleship looks likeA picture of what discipleship looks like

And the Lighthouse community persisted in growing together and embracing whoever, they shared meals with each other and worshiped forever. Then great awe came upon the people of San Francisco and incredible miracles and Life changes were done through these disciples. These passionate and beloved disciples were together constantly and had a common-unity: community, and shared with each other to the extent that there were no homeless, hungry, or hurting people among them. They showed acts of mercy to their community. They worshiped together every day either in their houses with fellow disciples as they ate or in the buildings the Lord had given them. They laughed over meals and enjoyed life responding to the needs of each other with sincerity. They grew together, they embraced whoever, they worshiped forever and God gave them favor with the people of San Francisco. And every day the Lord continued to add to the number of the disciples in San Francisco those who were being saved.–Acts 29 (Garner Translation)

A picture of what discipleship looks likeA picture of what discipleship looks like A picture of what discipleship looks likeA picture of what discipleship looks like

Write this verse as if it were talking about discipleship today in your

community.

• 42These remained faithful to the teaching of the apostles, to the brotherhood, to the breaking of bread and to the prayers. 43And everyone was filled with awe; the apostles worked many signs and miracles. 44And all who shared the faith owned everything in common; 45they sold their goods and possessions and distributed the proceeds among themselves according to what each one needed. 46Each day, with one heart, they regularly went to the Temple but met in their houses for the breaking of bread; they shared their food gladly and generously; 47they praised God and were looked up to by everyone. Day by day the Lord added to their community those destined to be saved. –Acts 2 (New Jerusalem Bible)

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