In this episode, we consider the markers that Jesus said His disciples will have.

Jesus said the following of those who would be His disciples:

1. They will abide in His word

2. They will love one another

3. They will bear fruit

4. They will be His witnesses

5. They will be totally committed to His mission

In addition, we see the progression of disciples:

1. Believing Him
2. Obeying His teachings
3. Bearing fruit
4. Making disciples of Him

To learn more, the Bible verses referenced in this episode are:

Matthew 7:24-27

Matthew 5, 6, & 7

John 8:31

John 13:34-35

John 15:8

Matthew 28:19-20

Acts 1:8

Luke 9:23-26,14:25-33

Mark 8:34-38

Matthew 10:37,16:24-27

Mark 3:31-35

Matthew 12:46-50

Luke 8:19-21

In this initial episode, we consider what it meant to be a disciple at the time Jesus called His first disciples. We consider the historical context of disciples in the Jewish culture and what it meant during that time in Jewish history.

To learn more, the Bible verses referenced in this episode are:

2 Kings 2:5-7

2 Kings 6:1-7

John 9:28

Acts 5:33-41

John 19:12

Luke 24:13-21

Acts 1:6-8