The Twelve Apostles

  

Choice 3: Matthew 10; Mark 3:13-35; Luke 5:1-11. The Calling of the Twelve Apostles

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.

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.

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.

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?

1.  There is so much that I don't know! The New Testament is something that I haven't studied thoroughly so I found a lot of stuff I didn't know. I love this class!

     The twelve apostles were, Simon who is called Peter, Andrew(brother of Peter), James, John (James brother), Philip, Bartholomew, Thomas, Matthew, James son of Alphæus, Lebæus, Simon the Canaanite, and Judas

I chose Peter because I was curious as to why they called him Peter instead of Simon.  It said in the Bible Dictionary that his Aramaic name is Cephas and that means Peter in Greek. Next, I chose Philip. I found that his name means “lover of horses,” which was interesting to me.  Another interesting thing is that he taught an Ethiopian eunuch.  The last one I chose to look up is James.  He privileged to be “at the raising of the daughter of Jairus, at the Transfiguration, and at Gethsemane.”

2.       An apostle means “one sent forth.”  They are a special witness of the Lord and testify of his ministry. An apostle receives a divine call.

3.       Matthew 10:5-42 In verse 19 the Lord tells them not to worry about what they are going to say to the people because he will give them the words they are to say.  He is teaching them to trust in the Spirit in all things and to remember that they are mouth pieces for the Lord. He prepared them to face adversity.  Not everyone was going to welcome them but they needed to continue to teach the word of the Lord.  He also tells them not to be afraid because the Lord knows them and will keep them safe. 

4.       Luke 5:1-11 Well, I learned to have faith in the Savior.  He knows what he is talking about.  What I appreciated was the humility that Simon Peter had after they pulled up all of the fish.  He knelt at the Lords feet and we should do the same.  I know that I should show humility at all times.  It is when I am prideful I know that I lose the spirit and it is then that I get myself into trouble.