I believe there needs to be a basic framework for the terms I will continue to use during our conversations.
This will be a new, not concrete, but flexible and growing glossary of terms. I must also state, that for the record, these terms will grow and change as my heart and DNA changes as the Words of Jesus Christ continuously infect my spirit like a virus. There is a very infectious nature about the teachings of Jesus. So, as I am finding myslef made daily more into His image, changed from the person I once was, I want to make allowances for change in my skewed understanding.
So, let’s lay it out on this grid:
New Term: /Recent Term/- Definition [Ancient Understanding of term]
The Journey:
Story of God: /
Story: /
Conversation: /Evangelism & Discipleship/ – The act of sharing the Good News of Jesus’ story, the story of God.
Apprentice: /Discipleship/ – Learning. The process by which a person follows Jesus Christ. But instead of simply following a leader, this person connects himself or herself to the mentor as in an ancient apprenticeship relationship. This leads to the concept that the apprentice at some time must take up the mentor’s work. The mentor being: “The Master.” The Apprentice being: “The Student, disciple and servant.”
Friends:
Family:
Ancient Paths: /Spiritual Disciplines/
Stepping Stones:
Ancient Landmarks:
The Presence: