For the disciples (followers) of Jesus throughout the centuries, the most important thing in their lives was their very identity as disciples of Jesus. They didn’t see it as good enough to call themselves Christians, they desired to be Christian in every area of their lives; from their thoughts through to their actions. They made their lives about discipleship and everything else fitted around that primary goal of growing as a disciple of Jesus.
Jesus continues to call us to become his disciples, but what does it mean to be a disciple of Jesus? Below are several marks of discipleship.