Jesus called the disciples into a learning environment where they would be trained for the task to which He had called them. The disciples would learn much through watching and doing.

There are two aspects to learning for those who wish to serve the Lord, and one leads to the other. First there is learning to know Jesus; then comes learning how to share Him and what He offers to the whole fallen human race.

In the same way that the disciples of Christ learned by direct instruction, observation, participation, and cooperation, so we may use similar methods by which to learn how to minister to others for their salvation.