Discipleship

A disciple is a follower of Jesus during his life, especially one of twelve Apostles.  A student of a teacher, leader, or philosopher. 

The Hebrew term is for disciple is Talmid, and Talmidim is for a group of disciples. 

The English word disciple comes from the Greek word “mathetes” which means to learn. 

In the core structure of the definitions of the term disciple it is an active word.  One who is learning, studying, modeling, apprenticing to be like the Teacher, or mentor.

The word “disciple” appears roughly 260 times throughout the New Testament.  It is a pillar of what it means to be a follower of Christ.