Conclusion
Conclusion
We have considered eight characteristics of those who desire to follow Jesus, and which together form my portrait of the radical disciple.
To be sure, I have been selective and my selection has been somewhat arbitrary. Yet there are aspects of discipleship which I would like to see in every disciple of Jesus, and not least in myself.
You will no doubt want to compile your own list. Hopefully it will be clearly biblical, but still also reflect your own culture and experience, and I wish you well as you do so.
We cannot conclude better than to hear and heed the words of Jesus in the upper room:
You call me ‘Teacher’ and ‘Lord’, and rightly so, for that is what I am.
(John 13:13)
Basic to all discipleship is our resolve not only to address Jesus with polite titles, but to follow his teaching and obey his commands.