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Students

/STOO-dunts/

Summary

Those who learn from a teacher, particularly those in the schools of the prophets who studied under Elijah, Elisha, and others.

☩Biblical Terminology

A disciple (Greek 'mathetes,' learner) is one who believes a teacher's doctrine, rests upon his authority, and practices adherence to his teaching. The term applies to followers of John the Baptist, of the Pharisees, of Moses, and especially of Jesus—both the Twelve specifically and believers generally.

Key verses:Matthew 10:24Luke 6:40Matthew 22:16John 9:28

☩Schools of the Prophets

Companies of students gathered under prophets like Samuel, Elijah, and Elisha at places like Ramah, Bethel, Jericho, and Gilgal. These 'sons of the prophets' sometimes lived in poverty—one's widow appealed to Elisha for help with creditors. Daniel and his companions were students in the Babylonian state school.

Key verses:1 Samuel 19:202 Kings 2:2-3, 5, 7, 152 Kings 4:1Daniel 1:1

☩True Discipleship

A disciple of Christ 'believes His doctrines, rests upon His sacrifice, imbibes His spirit, and imitates His example.' In Acts, disciples are those who confess Christ as Messiah—Christians. At Antioch they were first called 'Christians.'

Key verses:Acts 6:1-2, 7Acts 9:36Acts 11:26

Related Verses9 mentions

2 Kings· 6 verses

2:22:32:52:72:15

Daniel· 2 verses

1:11:4

1 Kings· 1 verse

20:35

See Also

Christ Appears at Lake Tiberias (John 21:1-9)
Disciple
Teachers
Teachers

References

  1. 1.James Orr (ed.), "Disciple," in International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, vol. V (Howard-Severance Company, 1915).
  2. 2.John McClintock and James Strong, "Disciple," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. IX (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
  3. 3.James Orr (ed.), "Disciple," in International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, vol. V (Howard-Severance Company, 1915).
  4. 4.John McClintock and James Strong, "Disciple," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. IX (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
  5. 5.John McClintock and James Strong, "Disciple," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. IX (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
  6. 6.James Orr (ed.), "Disciple," in International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, vol. V (Howard-Severance Company, 1915).
  7. 7.James Orr (ed.), "Disciple," in International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, vol. V (Howard-Severance Company, 1915).