Bible dictionary for children
Disciple
A disciple is a learner who follows a teacher.
In simple words
What does it mean?
A disciple is a learner who follows a teacher. Jesus' disciples listened to him, watched his actions and learned how to live.
Talk about it
What can we learn by watching a good teacher's actions?
An example from the Bible
Jesus had many disciples and chose twelve as apostles. Being a disciple involved an ongoing relationship, rather than hearing just one lesson.
Read Luke 6:13 ↗A little more to explore
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Related reading: Luke 6:13
When it was day, he called his disciples, and from them he chose twelve, whom he also named apostles:Full readings at eBible.org · World English Bible Classic. Read with an adult.
