What is a Disciple | Titus Leger and Asa Bowman

Main message: Every Christian is by definition a disciple of Jesus — to be His disciple means to follow Him, be progressively changed by Him, and join His mission of making other disciples. Discipleship is a relational, Scripture-rooted process that requires commitment, mentoring, and practical steps.

Key points:

• A disciple is literally a follower called and transformed by Jesus (Matthew 4:19); the early believers were called “disciples” before “Christians” (Acts).
• Discipleship includes three marks: following Jesus, being changed in mind/heart/values, and being sent into His mission to reach others.
• The preacher uses an apprenticeship/electrical‑training analogy to show stages of learning: beginner → deliberate practice → skilled worker → trainer.
• Real discipleship is relational and practical: learn from more mature believers, practice spiritual disciplines, and serve in everyday contexts (home, work, community).
• Common objections (feelings of inadequacy, lack of knowledge, ongoing sin, past mistakes) are addressed: God’s power and the Spirit enable discipleship, not personal perfection.
• Concrete next steps offered: join a small group or basics class, ask a spiritually mature person to mentor you, and start practicing disciple-making in daily life.

Scriptures mentioned: Acts 2, Acts 2:38, Acts 2:41, Acts 5, Acts 6:1, Acts 9:1, Acts 11:26, Matthew 4:19, Matthew 28, Philippians 2:5, 1 Corinthians 11:1, Psalm 139