“Mathetes” (Defined by Lexham Theological Wordbook)
“μαθητής (mathētēs). n. masc. disciple, learner. Used of a person who
follows after and seeks to learn from another….Its fundamental meaning is
one who seeks to learn from another. A disciple is not only a partaker
of information, but also one who seeks to become like his or her
teacher (Luke 6:40). In this way, discipleship is about modifying one’s
entire lifestyle.”

“The word disciple refers to a student or apprentice. Disciples in Jesus’s day
would follow their rabbi (which means teacher) wherever he went, learning
from the rabbi’s teaching and being trained to do as the rabbi did. Basically, a
disciple is a follower, but only if we take the term follower literally. Becoming
a disciple of Jesus is as simple as obeying His call to follow.”
–Frances Chan

“Discipleship is simply imitating Christ and maturing into Christlike
character, theology, wisdom, and missional living.”
–E.K. Strawser

A Christian disciple is an apprentice who follows and imitates Jesus into
mature belief, character, and missional living.

“A true disciple has allowed the Word of God to search his or her heart. A
true disciple has felt the sense of personal sin and the need to be released
from it. A true disciple has come to believe that Jesus Christ is the only
person who can release him or her from guilt. A true disciple has committed
himself or herself without equivocation, without reservation to Jesus Christ
the Savior.”
–A. W. Tozer

Disciples Love God with All their Hearts!

Disciples Love God with All their Souls!

Disciples Love God with All their Minds!

Disciples Love God with All their Strength!

Disciples have a Deep Desire to Honor God with Holy Living!

Disciples Experience Intimacy with God!