Disciples or Apostles? Disciple or apostle? Is there a difference? It can be a little confusing when we read the Gospels and we see these two words used to describe the followers of Jesus. Are they disciples... students of Rabbi Jesus? Or are they apostles... messengers proclaiming the Kingdom of God? These two terms are not synonymous. But it might be helpful to think the followers of Jesus as both and... We are both disciples - students as well as apostles - messengers. On the one hand as followers of Jesus we ought to learn as much about him as we can. And on the other hand, we are invited to tell the world the marvelous news of his kingdom here on earth. So, we are both disciple and apostle... student and messenger. In many ways following Jesus requires us to grow in both of these roles. We are not to neglect one for the other. I don't have the freedom to say that I will just be a disciple and not announce the good news. But to choose simply to be the one who announces the good news and not grow in my knowledge of the Savior is not helpful either. What are you learning about Jesus that excites you? And who would you like to share that with? Who needs to hear the message that God has given you to proclaim? Blessings, Matthew+ O Lord, make us have perpetual love and reverence for your holy Name, for you never fail to help and govern those whom you have set upon the sure foundation of your lovingkindness; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. (BCP p. 230) | 
