““PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS OF DISCIPLES • A disciple abides in Christ through the Word and prayer (John 15:7). • A disciple bears much fruit (verse 8). • A disciple responds to God's love with obedience (verses 9-10). • A disciple possesses joy (verse I I ). • A disciple loves as Christ loved (verses 12-13).19 PERSONAL COMPETENCIES OF DISCIPLES • A disciple submits to a teacher who teaches him or her how to follow Jesus. • A disciple learns Jesus' words. • A disciple learns Jesus' way of ministry. • A disciple imitates Jesus' life and character. • A disciple finds and teaches other disciples for Jesus .20””
