Where is Discipleship Found in the Bible?

Discipleship is evident throughout the Bible, with specific Scriptures

detailing what it means to be a disciple of Jesus Christ,

to follow Him, and to grow more like Him.

What It Looks Like to Be Christ’s Disciple

• Matthew 6:33 (NKJV): "But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you."

• Romans 12:2 (NKJV): "And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God."

• 1 Corinthians 15:58 (NKJV): "Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord."

• Mark 10:45 (NKJV): "For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many."

• 2 Corinthians 9:6-7 (NKJV): "But this I say: He who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver."

• Matthew 28:19-20 (NKJV): "Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age."

What It Looks Like to Grow in Christlikeness

• John 13:34-35 (NKJV): "A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another. By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another."

• Philippians 2:3-4 (NKJV): "Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself. Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others."

• 1 Peter 2:11 (NKJV): "Beloved, I beg you as sojourners and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts which war against the soul."

• Acts 24:16 (NKJV): "This being so, I myself always strive to have a conscience without offense toward God and men."

• Hebrews 11:6 (NKJV): "But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him."

• Galatians 6:9-10 (NKJV): "And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to those who are of the household of faith."