Discipleship: Training from the Master Disciple Maker

This book is a study of the final instructions Jesus presented to His disciples in the Upper Room on the night before His crucifixion (John 13-17). In His final words, Jesus coached His disciples by explaining and applying essential principles for living on earth as His followers.The New Testament word, "disciple" (mathetes) means "learner." Being a disciple in the bibliThis book is a study of the final instructions Jesus presented to His disciples in the Upper Room on the night before His crucifixion (John 13-17). In His final words, Jesus coached His disciples by explaining and applying essential principles for living on earth as His followers.The New Testament word, "disciple" (mathetes) means "learner." Being a disciple in the biblical sense means being a follower of Jesus, learning from His words and His example. Discipleship is like an apprenticeship. The thirteen chapters of this book address the major lessons Jesus wanted His followers to embrace as He left them to continue His mission. Twenty-four key lessons on discipleship are highlighted at the end of the book.The study questions which follow each chapter make this book a useful tool for individual or group Bible study. The author, J. Carl Laney, is Professor of Biblical Literature at Western Seminary (Portland, OR) which he has served since 1977. His other books include Essential Bible Background and Biblical Wisdom....more