1. The Early Ministry & Selection of Disciples
Lesson 6

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

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 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

7. 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

8. 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 ; Luke 24:46