Welcome to episode 63 of Grasp the Bible.  Today, we are talking about what it means to be a disciple.  We define what a disciple is and list eight characteristics of a disciple.

A disciple is a learner, a follower, of Jesus Christ.

Discipleship is about a direction, not a destination.  We never fully arrive until we enter into the next life.  Until then, we are on a path that we call the Discipleship Pathway.

The eight signposts along the discipleship pathway are:

1.     Bible engagement – Reading and studying the Bible regularly

2.     Obeying God and denying self – Making God the number one priority in our life and denying our sinful desires through the power of the Holy Spirit

3.     Serving God and others – Engaging in missions here, there, and everywhere

4.     Sharing Christ – Telling others about the gospel regularly

5.     Exercising faith – Trusting in God, especially during difficult times

6.     Seeking God – Spending time in prayer daily seeking God’s will

7.     Building relationships – Cultivating meaningful relationships with other Christians AND with lost people

8.     Unashamed (Transparency) – Publicly proclaiming to be a Christian and discipling others

What gets us a good way down the path?

·      Daily Bible reading

·      Regularly attending a worship service

·      Regularly attending a small group (we call them LifeGroups at Spring Baptist Church)

We are excited to soon embark with you on the Discipleship Pathway!