003. Apostles, A Lesson on the

003. Apostles, A Lesson on the

3 A LESSON ON THE APOSTLES Matthew 10:1-4;Mark 3:13-19;Luke 6:12-16;Acts 1:13

INTRODUCTION Jesus made disciples; he chose twelve men from his disciples; they were not young men but matured.

I. BASIS OF HIS SELECTION 1. He made no mistakes.

2. We do well to study his selection.

3. He selected the best at th at time.

II. AN ANALOGY TO THE CHURCH 1. They were suited for their work.

2. Different types of men in the group but each was needed.

3. All types of men are needed in the church.

4. One type as important as another.

III. JOHN: The beloved, wrote much of love; a concrete example of love; this type needed in the church today.

IV. MATTHEW: The practical business man; his type needed· in the church.

V. PETER: The bold, fearless, leader; had the keys of the kingdom; leaders needed today.

VI. ANDREW: The quiet worker. (John 6:8;John 12:22.) Ananias, a certain disciple baptized Saul, never hear of him again.

VII. THOMAS: The honest doubter; saw the dark side of the proposition; saw all the difficulties of it. (John 20:24-25.) VIII. JAMES: The sturdy pillar of the church; beheaded by Herod. (Acts 12:1-2.) IX. PHILIP: The servant of all. (John 1:43-45;John 6:5;John 12:21.) X. JUDAS: Who became a traitor; a tragic degeneration; Matthias took his place; Who punished Judas? no court; punished himself.