The Early Ministry & Selection of Disciples Lesson 6

The Selection Of The 12 Apostles Matthew 10:1-4 Mark 3:13-19 Luke 6:12-16 The Selection Of The 12 Apostles What preceded Jesus’ selection? He went off to the mountain to pray all night. Luke 6:12 He determined those who He “wanted” (determined, resolved, chosen, preferred). Mark 3:13 (Do we pray about, and then “determine” who we will associate with? Proverbs 13:20) He then “called” these 12 to Himself. Acts 2:39

The Selection Of The 12 Apostles Matthew 10:1-4 Mark 3:13-19 Luke 6:12-16 The Selection Of The 12 Apostles What was the purpose for these chosen 12? Mark 3:13-14 “So that they would be with Him …” The need to watch and listen. (Acts 1:22) To be witnesses – Acts 1:8; 2:32; 10:39-41; 1 John 1:1-3 – note John 14:26; 15:26-27

The Selection Of The 12 Apostles Matthew 10:1-4 Mark 3:13-19 Luke 6:12-16 The Selection Of The 12 Apostles What was the purpose for these chosen 12? Mark 3:13-14 “… He could send them out (Greek: apostello) to preach (be a herald) …” Luke 6:13, “He also named as apostles” (Apostle: one set apart and sent forth on service or with a commission (Vine)) They acted on behalf of Christ and the Father who sent Him as “ambassadors.” 2 Corinthians 5:20 They would be told to “go.” Matthew 10:6-7; 28:19; Mark 16:15

The Selection Of The 12 Apostles Matthew 10:1-4 Mark 3:13-19 Luke 6:12-16 The Selection Of The 12 Apostles What was the purpose for these chosen 12? Mark 3:13-14 “… to have authority (exousia) to cast out demons” yet subservient to the One who sent them (John 13:16) They carried the authority of the One who sent them. Luke 10:16; Matthew 21:33ff. But they didn’t flaunt the authority invested in them. 1 Thessalonians 2:6-7

The Selection Of The 12 Apostles Matthew 10:1-4 Mark 3:13-19 Luke 6:12-16 The Selection Of The 12 Apostles What was the purpose for these chosen 12? Other Scriptures Lay a foundation for the Lord’s church. Ephesians 2:20; Ephesians 4:11-14; 1 Corinthians 3:10; Matthew 18:18 Serve Christ in the kingdom and be stewards of God’s mysteries. 1 Corinthians 4:1 Reveal “all truth.” John 16:13

THE 12 - summary Peter – John 6:66-69 Thomas – John 20:29 Andrew – John 1:40-42 Matthew – Luke 5:29 James – Luke 9:54-56 James – John – Revelation 1:17-18 Thaddeus – John 14:22 Philip – John 1:45-46 Simon Bartholomew – John 1:45-49 Judas – Matthew 26:47-50

THE 12 - summary According to history, how did their lives end (except 2)? Hebrews 11:38 Two mistakes Bible students make regarding the apostles: Discounting what they had to say and write as non-authoritative. Acts 2:42; 2 Peter 3:2; 1 Corinthians 14:37; 1 John 4:6; John 16:13; Matthew 16:19 Falsely presuming everything said and promised to the 12 applies to us today. John 14-16; Luke 24:46