Locating Sheep & Making Disciples

mathêteuô means to be a pupil – a taught one, or a learner – and primarily denotes one who directs his mind towards something. So it is said in Matthew 28:19, that true Christians are to make pupils out of those who believe, and wish to learn. You will note that the verse does not speak of pisteuô, or a “believer”.

Sheep who are located are to be made disciples (Matthew 28:19) - they are the ones to be located, and locating them is done through the good news, and they respond all on their own - because he calls them by name (John 10:3-6).