Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 7000 God's people » 7600 History of God's people in NT » 7630 Twelve, the » 7631 Twelve, calling of Jesus Christ's chosen companions, whom he called and trained to carry on his mission after his death and resurrection. The calling of the Twelve Their names Matthew 10:1-4 pp Mark 3:14-19 See also Luke 6:12-16; Acts 1:12-13 Their selection was preceded by prayer As Jesus Christ's companions, they were to share in his mission Mark 3:14-15; Mark 6:7-13 pp Matthew 10:1 pp Matthew 10:9-14 pp Luke 9:1-6; Luke 8:1 Jesus Christ promised them authority at the final judgment After Judas' death the Twelve became the Eleven Matthew 28:16; Mark 16:14; Luke 24:9,33; Acts 2:14 The Eleven became the Twelve again with the election of Matthias The ministry of the Twelve after the resurrection supplemented by the appointment of deacons The symbolic significance of the Twelve The twelve tribes of Israel Genesis 49:28; Ezekiel 47:13; Matthew 19:28 pp Luke 22:30 Twelve symbolises completeness and is associated with the rule of God. See also
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