DSMN 815
MARKS/CHARACTER OF A DISCIPLE ANALYSIS QUESTIONNAIRE
Analysis survey was taken from Gene A. Getz, Discipleship: Past and Present, (Dallas Texas:
Dallas Theological Seminary, 2020), PodcastYoutube.
https://voice.dts.edu/tablepodcast/discipleship-past-and-present/?adsource=TUBE_thetable
Mark 1: God’s Calling
Characteristic 1—When measuring the characteristics of a disciple, we can only do a self-
evaluation compared to scripture.
Question: How important is it for someone to obey scripture?
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Characteristic 2—Giving up old habits and unhealthy relationships is an important
decision when accepting the call from the Lord.
Question: How willing are you to give up old habits and unhealthy relationships for the
sake of your calling?
Little Some Much
1 2 3 4 5
Characteristic 3—When God has called a disciple, certain behaviors and attitudes must be
changed.
Question: How willing will you be held accountable for unhealthy behaviors and
attitudes?
Little Some Much
1 2 3 4 5
Characteristic 4—A disciple who has been called by God is a student of God’s word, and
knowledgeable in scripture.
Question: How interested are you in remaining a student of scripture?
Little Some Much
1 2 3 4 5
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Characteristics 5—The most important aspect of being called by God is a life of prayer and
having a special relationship with the Lord.
Question: How important is it for you to have time for prayer?
Little Some Much
1 2 3 4 5
Section Summary:
Individual Principles Number
The highest ranked characteristic is number: 5
The lowest ranked characteristic is number: 3
Combined Average for Principles Number
Add the score given to each of the 5 characteristics together, and divide 4
by 5. The average score for this entire section is:
Mark 2: Walking in Humility
Characteristic 1—Jesus says that a disciple should learn of Him because He is meek and
lowly of heart.
Question: How important is it to learn of Jesus Christ and to become like Him?
Little Some Much
1 2 3 4 5
Characteristic 2—The disciples argued about being the greatest, and Jesus' response was to
become great one must become the least.
Question: How far are you willing to go to become least in the sight of people?1
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1 2 3 4 5
Characteristic 3—Andrew Murray writes “ The chief mark of counterfeit holiness is its
lack of humility. Every seeker after holiness needs to be on his guard, lest unconsciously
what was begun in the spirit be perfected in the flesh, and pride creep in where its presence
is least expected.
Question: How humble would you say you are?
1
Rev. Andrew Murray, Humility The Beauty of Holiness. New York: Fleming H. Revell Company London
Glasgow, 2014. (p.52)
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Characteristic 4—When measuring humility in another person, there are certain qualities
one must present, such as kindness, grace, and mercy.
Question: How important is it for you to seek out a role model that has the qualities of
humility and holiness?
Little Some Much
1 2 3 4 5
Characteristic 5—When attending a church, we must assess and discern the presence of
God and his holiness.
Question: To what extent are the people in our church committed to being holy as God is
holy?
Little Some Much
1 2 3 4 5
Section Summary:
Individual Principles Number
The highest ranked principle is number: 5
The lowest ranked principle is number: 3
Combined Average for Principles Number
Add the score given to each of the 2 principles together, and divide by 4
2. The average score for this entire section is:
Mark 3: Greatest Commandment
Characteristic 1—A mark of a disciple is following the commandment that Jesus Christ
gave. That is to make disciples and baptize them in the name of the Father, the Son, and
the Holy Spirit.
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Question: How comfortable are you going into the world/community and teaching about
the Love of Jesus Christ?
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1 2 3 4 5
Characteristic 2—Love is the greatest commandment given by Jesus, the disciple is to love
beyond measure the unloveable.
Question: How important is it for you to love those with whom you do not agree with
their lifestyle?
Little Some Much
1 2 3 4 5
Characteristic 3—The Church is a place for those who need a safe place to find refuge, a
place for solace, and a place for restoration. It has also been a place of hurt for some who
attend.
Question: How important is it for you to wrap your arms around those who leave the
church because of an offense done to them by someone in the church?
Little Some Much
1 2 3 4 5
Characteristic 4—Sometimes a disciple will find themselves in environments that are
deemed unsafe, Jesus entered into locations where he was threatened, and Paul along with
the disciples experienced life-threatening circumstances for Jesus Christ.
Question: How important is it for you to accomplish the will of God, and complete the
assignment He has given you to accomplish?
Little Some Much
1 2 3 4 5
Characteristics 5—Sometimes as a disciple, one must self-reflect on their behavior, and
motives for doing ministry.
Question: How important is it to confess your ulterior motives?
Little Some Much
1 2 3 4 5
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Section Summary:
Individual Principles Number
The highest ranked principle is number: 5
The lowest ranked principle is number: 4
Combined Average for Principles Number
Add the score given to each of the 6 principles together, and divide by 4
6. The average score for this entire section is:
Mark 4: Obedience
Characteristic 1—Jesus has spoken serval times about being obedient to the disciples.
Through obedience, the disciple can manifest the power of God through the gifts of the
Spirit.
Question: How willing are you to accept feedback from those in leadership for the
correction of an unhealthy behavior?
Little Some Much
1 2 3 4 5
Characteristic 2—A very important piece to obedience is prayer and seeking the Lord. The
book of Psalms 3:5-7 speaks on acknowledging the Lord in all of your ways. Also in the
book of Matthew 6:33 reads seek ye first the Kingdom of God.
Question: How open are you to surrendering your self-will to the Lord Jesus Christ?
Little Some Much
1 2 3 4 5
Section Summary:
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Individual Principles Number
The highest ranked principle is number: 4
The lowest ranked principle is number: 4
Combined Average for Principles Number
Add the score given to each of the 2 principles together, and divide by
2. The average score for this entire section is:
Mark 5: A servant's heart
Characteristic 1—As a disciple, one must experience suffering. Jesus tells the disciples they
will suffer for His name's sake. He also warned them they would be hated for his name's
sake.
Questions: When suffering for Christ how important is it for you to push through the pain
that you will experience?
Little Some Much
1 2 3 4 5
Characteristic 2— Jesus mentions the Greatest in the Kingdom are those who serve. He
teaches His disciples about the significance of serving. He was able to demonstrate by
washing the disciples' feet.
Question: To what extent are you willing to become humble and serve those with whom
you are not close?
Little Some Much
1 2 3 4 5
Characteristic 3—When the disciples asked who would be the greatest and who would be
allowed to sit on the right hand of Jesus Christ.
Question: How important is having a title, position, or name to you?
Little Some Much
1 2 3 4 5
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Characteristic 4—The Church is a place for gathering and the community is considered to
be the harvest.
Question: How important is it for you to go into the community and harvest lost souls?
Little Some Much
1 2 3 4 5
Section Summary:
Individual Principles Number
The highest ranked principle is number:
The lowest ranked principle is number:
Combined Average for Principles Number
Add the score given to each of the 3 principles together, and divide by
3. The average score for this entire section is:
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