5/18/08 – The Choosing of the Twelve – Shane continues his lessons through the Book of Mark. This lesson covers Mark 3:13-19 and the Choosing of the Twelve apostles. Here’s Shane’s outline of the study:
OT Background
- “Up on the Mountain” – 3:13
- “He appointed twelve” – 3:14
The Role of the Apostles
- “Whom he also named apostles” – 3:14
- “That they might be with him” – 3:14
- “Send them out to preach” – 3:14
- “And have authority to cast out demons” – 3:15
The Men Themselves
- Every list begins with Peter
- Possibly three sets of brothers
- All were apparently from Galilee (except Judas)
- Every list ends with Judas
Some Lessons for Us
- Christ can work through Imperfect people
- Christ can unite very different people
- Christ sees us as we are and as what we can be
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