The Calling of the Twelve Apostle

Choice 3: Matthew 10; Mark 3:13-35; Luke 5:1-11

1.          Review Matthew 10:1-4 and Mark 3:13-19 and highlight the names of
the original Twelve Apostles. Look up the names of three Apostles in
the Bible Dictionary and write one sentence describing something you
learned about each one you selected.

     

Andrew- He was one of the earliest Apostles called. He was a follower of John the Baptist.  

        Matthew- He had a wide knowledge of the Old Testament scripture, and was able to see in the scriptures being fulfilled in the Saviors live. He wrote for the Jewish persons in Palestine.

        John- He did not die he was allowed to remain on the earth until The Lord’s second coming. Before is calling he was a fisherman and lived comfortable.

     

2.          Read Acts 4:33; Doctrine and Covenants 107:23; and the entry for "Apostle" in the Bible Dictionary (p. 612). Then, write a definition for what an Apostle is.

         Apostles have a great and powerful testimony of the Resurrected Jesus Christ.  They are special witnesses of Jesus Christ. The bible dictionary says the words apostle means “One sent forth.” It goes on to say, “They are sent forth to represent him after his ascension into heaven.” (Bible Dictionary, pg. 612)

3.          Describe in writing how the Savior's teachings to His Apostles in Matthew 10:5-42 prepared them to be sent out to proclaim the gospel.

         He teaches them to not worry about the material things but that God will provide that as it is needed. But that they should go and give service like they themselves have been served. If people or a house accept you give it your peace, or (your blessing). Be wise yet harmless. The spirit of God is what speaks through you. That which kills the spirit is worse than that which the body. If we receive the apostles than we receive the Lord, if we receive the Lord we will receive the apostles.

     

​4.          Read Luke 5:1-11. Explain in writing what you learn from the responses made by Peter, James, and John to the Savior's call. How could you apply their actions and examples in your own life?

       

They heard the words of Jesus and realized with this words that he was a spiritual very wise man calling Christ Master and trusting Him enough to cast their nets down again. Then when witnessing the miracle it says that Peter falling to his knees at Jesus feet said, “Depart from me; for I am a sinful man,” Then his wording changed he called the Savior “Lord.”  The scriptures go on to say that “they forsook all, and followed him.”

I can apply this to my life by the fact that God has a work and a mission for me to do. I can go about my own way and live far beneath my potential for I can do as the Lord desires and follow Him completely by submitting my will to His and becoming the person I was created to become through the Savior.