The episode discusses the importance of discipleship as a transformational relationship with Jesus Christ, emphasizing its biblical foundations and the Church's mission.
As the author, I begin with the conviction that discipleship is not merely a church program but a transformational relationship with Jesus Christ. The biblical concept of a disciple originates from the Greek term mathētēs, referring to a learner, follower, or apprentice who seeks to emulate the life and teachings of a master (Blomberg, 1992). Jesus' command in Matthew 28:19–20 establishes disciple-making as the central mission of the Church. The devotional argues that believers must first bec...