1. The believers in the upper room The 11 remaining apostles “The women” who served Jesus After this, Jesus traveled about from one town and village to another… The Twelve were with him, {2} and also some women … Mary (called Magdalene) …3} Joanna the wife of Cuza… Susanna; and many others. These women were helping to support them out of their own means. (Luke 8:1-3) Mary, Jesus’ mother Jesus’ brothers (half brothers) "Isn't this the carpenter's son? Isn't his mother's name Mary, and aren't his brothers James, Joseph, Simon and Judas? (Matthew 13:55) 120 in all (Acts 1:15)

2. How can we know who God wants as leaders (Acts 1:23-25)? 1.So they proposed Joseph and Matthias – Personal insights about obvious spiritual character qualities 2.Then they prayed, Lord…Show us who you have chosen… – Prayer 3.Then they cast lots – Cultural methods to make final selections that a group can agree is God’s will

3. Clay Pots (2 Corinthians 4:7, 15) But we have this treasure [the gospel of Christ] in jars of clay to show that this all- surpassing power is from God and not from us. … {15} All this is for your benefit, so that the grace that is reaching more and more people may cause thanksgiving to overflow to the glory of God.