Nature of Discipleship and St Mark's Gospel

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Nature of Discipleship and St Mark's Gospel Before I can even begin this piece of coursework I need to establish the facts of discipleship. Discipleship means to learn and follow in God's footsteps. It comes from the Latin word ' disciplus' that means learner. In a Christians view Jesus Christ will always be the best role model of discipleship. We as Christians must follow his life style and show in our actions we are willing to care and share, just as Jesus did. Saint Mark's Gospel shows us the way to be a follower of Christ. There are 'conditions' of discipleship, the things we have to do to become true disciples. For many Christians today they find it difficult because they may have family responsibilities. Also society has changed and money is needed, some people can't rely on charity alone, as people are more materialistic. They need there 'home comforts'. They feel they can't survive on the love of God alone. In Mark's Gospel we are told that Jesus said that a disciple is anyone who "does what God wants them to do". This simply means that if we put the word of God into action we will be accepted into God's family. While some Christians think discipleship is 'costly', you need to bear in mind the reward of being a true disciple. Eternal life in Heaven. Heaven is priceless. You also get the reward of emotional, spiritual satisfaction and fulfilment from leading a good honest life. This is something you could never feel if you were a person who cheated throughout your life. The 12 disciples were ordinary people who Jesus asked to follow him; it may seem strange that Jesus did not pick any particular person. This is emphazing again that anyone can be a disciple. Jesus only chose four fishermen to be his most loyal companions who would be prepared to die, suffer, be rejected and go to prison. The 12 had to be prepared to suffer and die- they were to forget self, carry their cross and follow him.

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