Purpose of Discipleship
Discipleship helps believers learn what Jesus teaches and put it into practice. Personal relationships support this learning, but neither a method nor a friendly relationship replaces the aim of a transformed life.
Lesson goal: Explain how discipleship joins learning about Jesus to actual Christlike transformation.
Watch the Lesson
Video length: 14:35
Read and Apply
Read Chapter 19: Purpose of Discipleship in The Life Core, pages 106–110.
Use the PDF or EPUB book from your enrollment links or Lesson 1.
The spiritual stages in 1 John 2:12–14 give teachers a framework for understanding growth. Training should connect biblical truth, conviction, and daily obedience while encouraging each learner toward fullness in Christ.
Key Teaching Points
- Discipleship seeks Christlike living through learning and practice.
- Both personal care and biblical content matter.
- Renewed understanding needs conviction and a faithful response.
- The spiritual stages help teachers offer purposeful care.
Scripture to Consider
Matthew 28:19–20; Ephesians 4:23–24; 1 John 2:12–14
For Reflection
- Describe a truth you understand but have not consistently practiced; choose one next step.
- Who could help you grow, and whom could you encourage to learn about Jesus?
Reflection prompts help you apply the lesson; they are not graded quiz questions.
Three-Question Lesson Check
Answer all three questions; all three correct answers pass. After checking your answers, use Retake to clear the answers and explanations before trying again.