Disciple: Biblical keys for developing the mindset and lifestyle of a fully devoted follower of Christ

The term "disciple" is an important biblical term that often gets overlooked. It comes from the Greek word "mathétés" which means to be a learner or a pupil. In the context of our faith, a disciple would be one who eagerly learns from Jesus. What then would a disciple of Christ be learning? If we are His disciples, we would be learning to follow Jesus, imitate His life and pass on His teachings to others. This is because Christ's calling on His disciples is not only that we would become disciples, but that we would mentor and teach others so that they too would become His disciples. Just prior to His ascension to Heaven, Jesus spoke to His disciples and the Scriptures record the conversation like this; And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.  Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,  teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” -Matthew 28:18-20 Jesus desires more than just people who casually profess to believe in Him. He's seeking to build a family of fully devoted followers who genuinely trust Him. Men and women who delight in their relationship with Him. People who love to learn and implement His teaching. A group of people who love and are loved by Jesus and their lives make that abundantly clear. How can we become disciples who are fully devoted followers of Christ?