There are two irrefutable truths for all humans: 1. we are always being discipled by someone or something, 2. we are always discipling someone. Most of the time we are unaware of this, even though it is true. Jesus was very intentional about living out these two truths, and we can be too.

Mark 1:14-20 (NRSV)

14 Now after John was arrested, Jesus came to Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God, 15 and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near; repent, and believe in the good news.”

16 As Jesus passed along the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net into the sea—for they were fishermen. 17 And Jesus said to them, “Follow me and I will make you fish for people.” 18 And immediately they left their nets and followed him. 19 As he went a little farther, he saw James son of Zebedee and his brother John, who were in their boat mending the nets. 20 Immediately he called them; and they left their father Zebedee in the boat with the hired men, and followed him.

2 Timothy 1:5 (NRSV)
I am reminded of your sincere faith, a faith that lived first in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice and now, I am sure, lives in you.

Matthew 7:1 & 15 (NRSV)
“Do not judge, so that you may not be judged.

15 “Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves.

1 Corinthians 11:1 (NRSV)
Be imitators of me, as I am of Christ.

Matthew 28:16-20 (NRSV)
16 Now the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had directed them. 17 When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. 18 And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 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, 20 and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”