Jesus as Model of Discipleship and Mission of the Church Flashcards
one of ghe main elements of jesus’ ministry; while the lord spent a lot of time teaching, preaching, healing the sick, and casting out demons, jesus made sure to set aside time to disciple the 12 men whom he had chosen to closely work with him in his ministry
discipleship
model of discipleship
jesus
“jesus said to him, follow me. and he got up and followed him
matthew 9:9
the threefold mission of jesus
prophetic, priestly, kingly
a messenger sent by god, a person who speaks for god (teaching)
prophetic (or prophet)
he/she witnesses to god’s call- the calling people to conversion, and may also fortell the future. they are often killed for their message
prophetic mission / prophets
proclaiming and teaching god’s word
prophetic (teaching) mission
a mediator, or a bridge between god and the human beings; celebrating the sacred mysteries (sacraments)
priestly (healing) mission
jesus was a servant leader. he said that he did not come to be served but to be served. he was worthy of being worshipped as king, but yet washed the feet of his disciples
kingly (serving) mission
serving the people of the world (service)
kingly (serving) mission
jesus was tempted by the devil to make the easier path (the temptation of jesus)
he did the right thing all the time
jesus cried at the death of lazarus
he was honest with his words and feelings
jesus angry at the temple for the absuses of the money changers
he corrected people
jesus washed the feet of his disciples to teach them about true service - not a position but a sacrifice
he was humble
his teachings challenged the injustices caused by religious authorities
he died for the truth