1. Steve Petch Sunday 30 th September 2012

3. Steve Petch Sunday 30 th September 2012 Part 3: The People Jesus Chose Acts 1 v 12 – 26

13. The People Jesus Chose: Simon Peter Andrew James John Philip Bartholomew (Nathaniel) Thomas Matthew Levi James, son of Alpheus Judas, son of James (Jude/Thaddeus) Simon the Zealot Judas Iscariot

14. Did Peter get it right?

16. Joseph called Barsabbus who was also called Justus

18. Some possible reactions: Anger Rejection Embarrassment Self Pity Cynicism Divisiveness Withdrawal

19. Some possible solutions: Understand what Christian leadership is It’s a call to serve It’s a call to sacrifice It’s a call to suffer It’s a call of God

20. Some possible solutions: Understand that we all have a calling God has a plan and a purpose for the life of every Christian We are all called to serve What matters is not your public profile, but your private obedience The only celebrity in the church is Jesus

21. How did Justus handle NOT being one of The People Jesus Chose ? He didn’t have to… … he WAS one of the people Jesus chose… … and if you are a Christian so are you! He chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before him. In love he predestined us for adoption as sons… (Ephesians 1:4-5)

22. Steve Petch Sunday 30 th September 2012 Part 3: The People Jesus Chose Acts 1 v 12 – 26