Quotes about Disciples

Disciples be damned. It's not interesting. It's only the masters that matter. Those who create. Votes: 4

Imitators? All right! Disciples if you like. But disciples be damned. It's not interesting. Votes: 3

Disciples are those who have been so ravished with Christ that others want to be like them. Votes: 3

Disciples and devotees…what are most of them doing? Worshipping the teapot instead of drinking the tea! Votes: 3

Disciples of Christ abide in His Word. Those who abide in His Word know the truth and are free. Votes: 3

Disciples do owe their masters only a temporary belief, and a suspension of their own judgment till they be fully instructed ... Votes: 3

If the Church is not Making Disciples, then all the cathedrals, clergy, missions, sermons, even the Bible, are a waste of time. Votes: 3

Discipleship does not come from positions of prominence, wealth, or advanced learning. The disciples of Jesus came from all walks of life. Votes: 3

Disciples who are steadfast and immovable do not become fanatics or extremists, are not overzealous, and are not preoccupied with misguided gospel hobbies. Votes: 3

Disciples of Keynes, who focus on aggregate demand, view any increase in household wealth as raising employment because they say it adds to consumer demand. Votes: 3

The first thing that stuck in the minds of the disciples was not the empty tomb, but rather the empty grave clothes - undisturbed in form and position. Votes: 3

Disciples are people who operate under the rule of God, and if we're not operating under the rule of God, we can't expect the broader society to take God seriously. Votes: 3

Disciples [deep people] are not manufactured wholesale. They are produced one by one, because someone has taken the pains to discipline, to instruct and enlighten, to nurture and train one that is younger. Votes: 3

Discipleship is the art and science of helping people find, follow and fully become like Jesus. Discipleship happens as God's people show love, share truth and live life with one another, making new disciples along the way. Votes: 3

A disciple is a learner, a student, an apprentice – a practitioner… Disciples of Jesus are people who do not just profess certain views as their own but apply their growing understanding of life in the Kingdom of the Heavens to every aspect of their life on earth. Votes: 3

If you really want to experience God, go and make disciples. Votes: 2

Jesus was all right, but his disciples were thick and ordinary. It's them twisting it that ruins it for me. Votes: 2

As preachers of the gospel of Jesus, do not expect worldly honors: these Jesus Christ neither took to himself, nor gave to his disciples. Votes: 2

There are not a few among the disciples of charity who require, in their vocation, scarcely less excitement than the votaries of pleasure in theirs. Votes: 2

For nearly 2,000 years, most people assumed that the only sources of tradition about Jesus and his disciples were the four gospels in the New Testament. Votes: 2

St. Luke again associates St. John with St. Peter in the Acts of the Apostles, when, after the Resurrection, that strange boldness had come upon the disciples. Votes: 2

Here's the simplest answer: Within weeks, the disciples proclaimed the resurrection of Jesus Christ, that He had been bodily raised from the dead and appeared to them. Votes: 2

God has entrusted us with his most precious treasure - people. He asks us to shepherd and mold them into strong disciples, with brave faith and good character. Votes: 2

To be a Christian is to believe we are commanded and authorised to say certain things to the world; to say things that will make disciples of all nations. Votes: 2

Jesus sowed good seeds into the lives of the people He touched. His walk was humble, meek, giving, and forgiving, and He taught His disciples to be the same way. Votes: 2

Look at our Lords disciples. One denied Him; one doubted Him; one betrayed Him. If our Lord couldn't have perfection, how are you going to have it in city government? Votes: 2

The true teacher defends his pupils against his own personal influence. He inspires self-trust. He guides their eyes from himself to the spirit that quickens him. He will have no disciples. Votes: 2

When Jesus calls his disciples 'brothers' and 'friends', he is contradicting general Jewish usage and breaking through into a new concept of brotherhood which is not tribal, but open to any person. Votes: 2

The Savior encouraged brotherhood. He was not a long-distance leader. He walked and worked with those whom he led. He was not afraid of close friendships. He spent many hours with his disciples, and his relationships with them were intimate. Votes: 2

Music is at once the product of feeling and knowledge, for it requires from its disciples, composers and performers alike, not only talent and enthusiasm, but also that knowledge and perception which are the result of protracted study and reflection. Votes: 2

When we walk without the cross, when we build without the cross and when we proclaim Christ without the cross, we are not disciples of the Lord. We are worldly. We may be bishops, priests, cardinals, popes, all of this, but we are not disciples of the Lord. Votes: 2

Rock n' roll is our religion, and we will continue to lose disciples as we go, but we pick up the fallen flag and keep moving forward, bringing forth the good news that our heroes have helped create, their bodies lost, but their spirits and their good work everlasting. Votes: 2

There is no way that the Fourth Gospel was written by John Zebedee or by any of the disciples of Jesus. The author of this book is not a single individual, but is at least three different writers/editors, who did their layered work over a period of 25 to 30 years. Votes: 2

You, too, are loved by the Lord, just as were the disciples of old. You are loved more than you will ever know. He wants you to be successful in your life's mission! You don't have to face the experiences of this life alone, nor have you been sent here to fail. Votes: 2

The Gospel of Judas really has been a surprise in many ways. For one thing, there's no other text that suggests that Judas Iscariot was an intimate, trusted disciple, one to whom Jesus revealed the secrets of the kingdom, and that conversely, the other disciples were misunderstanding what he meant by the gospel. Votes: 2

Imagine for a moment the result if everyone were to love one another as Jesus loves his disciples. We would have no bickering, quarreling, strife, or contention in our homes. We would not offend or insult one another either verbally or in any other way. We would not have unnecessary litigation over small matters. Votes: 2

The principle of plural marriage was revealed to the Mormons amid much secrecy. Dark clouds hovered over the church in the early 1840s, after rumors spread that its founder, Joseph Smith, had taken up the practice of polygamy. While denying the charge in public, by 1843 Smith had shared a revelation with his closest disciples. Votes: 2

The Last Patriot' is set in the present day but is based upon the premise that the Prophet Mohammed had a final revelation, he shared it with his disciples, and they killed him to keep it hidden and out of the Qur'an. If this missing revelation can be found, its impact on the world will be incredible. Votes: 2

It used to be said that when the Baal Shem Tov came into a town, his impact was so strong, he didn't have to speak. His disciples had to dance or to sing or to preach to have the same effect. I think a real messenger, myself or anyone, by the very fact that he is there as a person, as a symbol, could have the same impact. Votes: 2

We are all missionary disciples Votes: 0

The mega-strategy of Jesus: make disciples. Votes: 0

Jesus & his apostles & disciples were all artists Votes: 0

Thou seekest disciples? Then thou seekest ciphers. Votes: 0

Brotherly love is the badge of Christ's disciples. Votes: 0

A zealous Savior ought to have zealous disciples. Votes: 0

A martyr's disciples suffer more than the martyr. Votes: 0

Make disciples of all the nations in my Name. Votes: 0

Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations Votes: 0

Why only twelve disciples? Go out and get thousands. Votes: 0

Prosperity's disciples build careful bastions against age and change ... Votes: 0

Man dies but once. My disciples must not be cowards. Votes: 0

The greatest word of Jesus to His disciples is abandon Votes: 0

You can do more with 12 disciples than with 1,200 religious consumers. Votes: 0

The disciples of a patient Saviour should be patient themselves. Votes: 0

The ultimate success of Masonry depends on the intelligence of her disciples. Votes: 0

Jesus said, 'Go ... and make disciples,' not converts to your opinions. Votes: 0

Jesus did not come to be right. He came to make disciples. Votes: 0

Before you can make disciples, you gotta make sure you are one. Votes: 0

To be a disciple of Jesus is to make disciples of Jesus. Votes: 0

The church changes the world not by making converts but by making disciples. Votes: 0

I'm out to take the Bible, create disciples who make disciples, disciple cycles... Votes: 0

The mind is the slayer of the real, let the disciples slay the slayer. Votes: 0

The greatest challenge the church faces today is to be authentic disciples of Jesus. Votes: 0

No new sect ever had humor; no disciples either, even the disciples of Christ. Votes: 0

It is for the inconsistent, unsteady disciples whose cheese is falling off their cracker. Votes: 0

A guru trains his disciples to become Krishna dasa, a menial servant of Krishna. Votes: 0

True disciples are those who go beyond simply believing. They act out their belief. Votes: 0

Our deepest joy comes from Christ: remaining with him, walking with him, being his disciples. Votes: 0

I am God and my lawyers are my 12 disciples...do not f**k with me! Votes: 0

There were nowhere more docile disciples of Lenin, Trotsky and Stalin than the Nazis were. Votes: 0

Christianity spreads through the joy of disciples who know that they are loved and saved. Votes: 0

The defenders of decent society and the disciples of degeneracy are often the same people. Votes: 0

Jesus said go and make disciples, but so often we just sit and make excuses Votes: 0

Jesus was a great worker, and His disciples must not be afraid of hard work. Votes: 0

Jesus did not send us into the world to make believers but to make disciples. Votes: 0

Why make disciples? Because heaven and hell exist, and the end of the world is coming. Votes: 0

I have no disciples, being myself an aspirant after discipleship and in search of a guru. Votes: 0

Every great man nowadays has his disciples, and it is usually Judas who writes the biography. Votes: 0

Let's commit ourselves to being true disciples of Jesus Christ. Not mere fair-weather followers, but disciples. Votes: 0

From the Book of Mormon we learn how disciples of Christ live in times of war. Votes: 0

From the Book of Mormon, we learn how disciples of Christ live in times of war. Votes: 0

Perhaps the transformation of the disciples of Jesus is the greatest evidence of all for the resurrection. Votes: 0

The disciples obey because that's what people do when someone rises from the dead and gives instructions. Votes: 0

It's not important to me to found a school; it's not important to me to have disciples. Votes: 0

Once Jesus had blazed the trail, his twelve disciples could carry on his mission without his presence. Votes: 0

Having disciples is in the end like having children, only not with love but with self-love preeminent. Votes: 0

All too often, it seems, we're willing to be students of Christianity rather than disciples of Christ. Votes: 0

The children of God all have a cross to bear. A suffering Savior generally has suffering disciples. Votes: 0

Jesus has never slept for an hour while one of His disciples watched and prayed in agony. Votes: 0

We cannot be tepid disciples. The Church needs our courage in order to give witness to truth. Votes: 0

We have got to make disciples. Fun nights and pizza nights are not going to sustain us. Votes: 0

Jesus washing the disciples feet is the most supreme act of humility in all of God's word. Votes: 0

Jesus promised his disciples three things"”that they would be completely fearless, absurdly happy, and in constant trouble. Votes: 0

We have to assess: Are we making disciples along the way as we draw people to our churches? Votes: 0

God my Creator said, 'Go and make disciples.' So I don't want to sit and make excuses. Votes: 0

The Buddha gave his first talks, and three or four ascetics became his first disciples. They recognized his enlightenment. Votes: 0

The church is precisely that against which Jesus preached -- and against which he taught his disciples to fight. Votes: 0

Our Lord told His disciples that love and obedience were organically united. The final test of love is obedience. Votes: 0

Luke associates John with Peter in Acts, when, after the Resurrection, that strange boldness had come upon the disciples. Votes: 0

Simon Peter, who embarrassed the other disciples at the Last Supper by asking for seconds. Never got a dinner! Votes: 0

Our Lord sent His disciples out as sheep among wolves; now the wolves are being invited into the sheepfold. Votes: 0

We are in a period of such individualism that one no longer speaks of disciples; one speaks of thieves. Votes: 0

Worldly wisdom dictates to her disciples the propriety of dressing somewhat beyond their means, but of living somewhat within them. Votes: 0

Leaders are readers, disciples want to be taught and everyone has gifts within that need to be coached to excellence. Votes: 0

I and others may be revolutionaries but we are disciples of Mahatma Gandhi, directly or indirectly, nothing more nothing less. Votes: 0

If we are going to live as disciples of Jesus, we have to remember that all noble things are difficult. Votes: 0

Those who doubt most, and yet strive to overcome their doubts, turn out to be some of Christ's strongest disciples. Votes: 0

If Christ is the head of the church and we are the body, lets be disciples who master the noise. Votes: 0

Buildings are tools to reach people, raise disciples, reach students, train up our kids, heal marriages and families and worship God. Votes: 0

All of my role models, whether it was the disciples, or John the Baptist or Arthur Rimbaud, slept under the stars. Votes: 0

I accept the resurrection of Easter Sunday not as an invention of the community of disciples, but as a historical event. Votes: 0

If we are not one, we are not in the true sense of the word the disciples of the Lord Jesus. Votes: 0

Those who have a desire to teach while coming to learn should not pose as disciples; they must come as teachers. Votes: 0

One of the major failures of the church is not a focus on building disciples but a focus on building members. Votes: 0

Make disciples. Surround them in the reality of the Trinity in a fellowship of disciples. Teach them to do everything Jesus says. Votes: 0

Even if our own troubles are great, we should still serve. Jesus washed His disciples feet on the way to the cross. Votes: 0

Be of the disciples of Aaron, loving peace and pursuing peace, loving your fellow creatures and drawing them near to the Law. Votes: 0

Don't let the whirlwinds drag you down. These are your days - to stand strong as disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ. Votes: 0

As soon as a religion comes to dominate it has as its opponents all those who would have been its first disciples. Votes: 0

Affliction is a sort of moral gymnasium in which the disciples of Christ are trained to robust exercise, hardy exertion, and severe conflict. Votes: 0

A.D.' will focus on life after the crucifixion and the dangers that the disciples faced in the aftermath of Jesus' resurrection. Votes: 0

I abhor the supreme folly of those who blame the disciples of nature in defiance of those masters who were themselves her pupils Votes: 0

'A.D.' will focus on life after the crucifixion and the dangers that the disciples faced in the aftermath of Jesus' resurrection. Votes: 0

As disciples of Jesus Christ we have a responsibility to work together with like-minded believers, to raise our voices for what is right. Votes: 0

Put every great teacher in a room, and they'd agree about everything, but put their disciples in there and they'd argue about everything. Votes: 0

As disciples of Christ, we have a sacred obligation to uphold His laws and commandments and the covenants which we take upon ourselves. Votes: 0

We have created a culture of leadership "development" in the Church at the expense of ignore the ministry of the Church to making disciples. Votes: 0

Every church needs to be able to answer two questions. First, what is our plan for making disciples? And second, does our plan work? Votes: 0

Reflect upon your own spirit, and believe Him that said it to His overzealous disciples, 'You know not what spirit you are of.' Votes: 0

Besides, Jesus was a rich man. He had to have been, in order to have supported his disciples and their families during his ministry. Votes: 0

There is a beautiful transparency to honest disciples who never wear a false face and do not pretend to be anything but who they are. Votes: 0

When Jesus wanted to explain to his disciples what his death was all about, he didn't give them a theory, he gave them a meal. Votes: 0

The denial of ourselves which Christ has so diligently commanded his disciples from the beginning will at last dominate all the desires of our heart. Votes: 0

The goal of a church is not to have a bigger building or budget but to see the word of God increase and disciples multiply Votes: 0

Before Jesus leads His disciples into suffering, humiliation, disgrace, and disdain, He summons them and shows Himself to them as the Lord in God's glory. Votes: 0

Even the disciples, who at times could be dense as bricks, realized that the true neighbor was the one who showed mercy to a stranger. Votes: 0

If we are truly disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ, we will reach out with love and understanding to all of our neighbors at all times. Votes: 0

I'd rather be able to pray than to be a great preacher; Jesus Christ never taught his disciples how to preach, but only how to pray. Votes: 0

They would have to sing better songs for me to learn to have faith in their Redeemer; and his disciples would have to look more redeemed! Votes: 0

Then are we servants of God, then are we the disciples of Christ, when we do what is commanded us and because it is commanded us. Votes: 0

Community is essential when it comes to successfully living out the Christian walk in a day-to-day context. So the math is simple: More community = More disciples. Votes: 0

Thus, the apostles' adventure began as a gathering of persons who open to one another reciprocally. A direct knowledge of the Teacher began for the disciples. Votes: 0

The preaching of the Church truly continues without change and is everywhere the same. It has the testimony of the Prophets and Apostles and all their disciples. Votes: 0

Making disciples isn't about gathering pupils to listen to your teaching. The real focus is not on teaching people at all–the focus is on loving them. Votes: 0

We shall never recover the true apostolic energy, and be endued with power from on high, as the first disciples were, 'till we recover the lost faith. Votes: 0

In my ministry, I teach my disciples, "Power first, then the Word. Go in and prophesy first, or demonstrate the power of God first in some way." Votes: 0

Taking things not as they ought to be, but as they are, I fear it must be allowed that Macchiavelli will always have more disciples than Jesus. Votes: 0

With this pen I take in hand my selves and with these dead disciples I will grapple. Though rain curses the window let the poem be made. Votes: 0

Every major horror of history was committed in the name of an altruistic motive. Has any act of selfishness ever equalled the carnage perpetrated by disciples of altruism. Votes: 0

Why would the disciples invent a God whose holiness was more terrifying than the forces of nature that provoked them to invent a god in the first place? Votes: 0

It's hard to remember that Jesus did not come to make us safe, but rather to make us disciples, citizens of God's new age, a kingdom of surprise. Votes: 0

May it please Christ our Lord to grant us true humility and abnegation of will and judgment, so that we may deserve to begin to be His disciples. Votes: 0

May it please Christ our Lord to grant us true humility and abnegation of will and judgment, so that we may deserve to begin to be His disciples. Votes: 0

Jesus let the disciples know that they were striving in the wrong direction. They were trying to climb up a ladder that they instead should be climbing down. Votes: 0

Barack Obama spent his first day as president-elect putting together his transition team. And if you believe MSNBC, by tomorrow he will have chosen all 12 of his disciples. Votes: 0

The disciples found angels at the grave of Him they loved; and we should always find them too, but that our eyes are too full of tears for seeing. Votes: 0

The simplest way of becoming his light is by being kind and loving, thoughtful, and sincere with others: 'By this they will know that you are his disciples.' Votes: 0

The most faithful disciples of Christ have been builders of peace, to the point of forgiving their enemies, sometimes even to the point of giving their lives for them. Votes: 0

I can almost picture the disciples faces. "No, not the drink-my-blood speech! We'll never get on the list of fastest-growing movements if you keep asking them to eat you! Votes: 0

Ask the proficient athlete, artist, businessperson, or homemaker what creates excellence and they'll all agree: a commitment to long-term goals - and with a community of mentors and fellow "disciples." Votes: 0

Ah-rah-han, the first Buddhist apostle of Burma, under the patronage of King Anan-ra-tha-men-zan, disseminated the doctrines of atheism and taught his disciples to pant after annihilation as the supreme good. Votes: 0

It was humanly impossible for the disciples to free themselves from their selfish pursuit of self-exaltation, just as it's impossible for us to free ourselves from the very same sins. Votes: 0

Christ told his disciples not to be anxious about tomorrow, but he never said not to consider tomorrow. Intelligent problem solving demands careful consideration of the future effects of present solutions. Votes: 0

The books I have read were composed by generations of fathers and sons, mothers and daughters, teachers and disciples. I am the sum total of their experiences, and so are you. Votes: 0

The call goes forth, and is at once followed by the response of obedience. The response of the disciples is an act of obedience, not a confession of faith in Jesus. Votes: 0

Christ held Himself in His hands when He gave His Body to His disciples saying: 'This is My Body.' No one partakes of this Flesh before he has adored it. Votes: 0

Theology is faith seeking understanding, but understanding is more than theoretical. If we really grasp who and where we are as disciples, we should know how to live out our faith. Votes: 0

Jesus asked the Father for his disciples' security, sanctity and unity. Jesus still intercedes for us so fervently because we live in a world that is deceived, dangerous, defiled and divided. Votes: 0

Daily hope is vital, since the "˜Winter Quarters' of our lives are not immediately adjacent to our promised land either. An arduous trek still awaits, but hope spurs weary disciples on. Votes: 0

Education rears disciples, imitators, and routinists, not pioneers of new ideas and creative geniuses. The schools are not nurseries of progress and improvement, but conservatories of tradition and unvarying modes of thought. Votes: 0

There's a group of 12 oak trees on my property in California that I call 'my disciples.' Their branches form a canopy over the ground, and I sit underneath them for inspiration. Votes: 0

On at least four separate occasions and recorded in the four Gospels the Lord Jesus called His disciples to deny their soul life, deliver it to death, and then to follow Him. Votes: 0

I urge you to continue your fraternal cooperation with one another in the spirit of the community of Christ's disciples, united in your love for him and in the Gospel that you proclaim. Votes: 0

The host of men who stand between a great thinker and the average man are not automatic transmitters. They work on the ideas; perhaps that is why a genius usually hates his disciples. Votes: 0

In death metal, a lot of guys are Eddie Van Halen disciples, but they take his style to really expressionistic places. It's a real pleasure for me to hear people pushing their craft. Votes: 0

Lewis sought no disciples, nor does he offer a program or solution, rather his contribution is a critical discipline. Lewis is a stimulant, a mode of perception, rather than a position or practice. Votes: 0

If we are going to make the change from community to communitas, and not just end up with an unsustainable adrenaline-junkie culture, we must have a sophisticated process to form people into adventurer-disciples. Votes: 0

Jesus Christ didnt commit the gospel to an advertising agency; He commissioned disciples. And He didnt command them to put up signs and pass out tracts; He said that they would be His witnesses. Votes: 0

Jesus' call to bear the cross places all who follow him in the community of the forgiveness of sins. Forgiving sins is the Christ-suffering required of his disciples. It is required of all Christians. Votes: 0

The emphasis to-day is being put on the fact that we have to save men; we have not. We have to exalt the Saviour Who saves men, and then make disciples in His Name. Votes: 0

The man who craves disciples and wants followers is always more or less of a charlatan. The man of genuine worth and insight wants to be himself; and he wants others to be themselves, also. Votes: 0

Smooth seas don't produce skillful sailors.' It's the rought waters that train us to e His disciples. He uses the turbulent times I our lives to prepare us for His purposes-if we'll let Him. Votes: 0

He told us about Christ's disciples being fisherman, and we were left to assume...that all great fishermen on the Sea of Galilee were fly fisherman and that John, the favorite, was a dry-fly fisherman. Votes: 0

True disciples of Jesus Christ have always been concerned for the one. Jesus Christ is our greatest example. He was surrounded by multitudes and spoke to thousands, yet He always had concern for the one. Votes: 0

Devoted disciples of Jesus Christ always have been and always will be valiant missionaries. A missionary is a follower of Christ who testifies of Him as the Redeemer and proclaims the truths of His gospel. Votes: 0

I'm supposed to share the Lord with people. All of us are disciples on some level. You don't have to be behind the podium to tell a story, connect with people and share the Gospel. Votes: 0