Dictionary of Bible Themes The Twelve were men of varied background, gifts and character. Matthew 4:18,21The varied backgrounds of the Twelve Matthew 9:9Peter, Andrew, James and John were fishermen: Matthew 10:4Matthew was a tax collector Simon was a political activist. Galatians 2:9The varied roles of the Twelve Some took a prominent role in the group See also John 1:40-42Some played minor but significant roles John 1:45-46Andrew brought Peter to Jesus Christ John 12:20-22Philip brought Nathanael Philip and Andrew brought the Greeks to Jesus Christ. Matthew 14:28The varied temperaments of the Twelve Luke 9:54Peter was impetuous Luke 22:4James and John were fiery John 20:25Judas Iscariot was a traitorous loner Thomas was cautious. Acts 1:21-22The Twelve had a common call to discipleship and witness Mark 8:31-33The fallibility of the Twelve Mark 16:14Peter misunderstood Luke 9:12-13Jesus Christ rebuked the Eleven for not believing reports of his resurrection John 14:8-9Jesus Christ tested their reaction to human need Philip asked the way to the Father. Mark 4:10-11Jesus Christ gave the Twelve special teaching Mark 9:35about his parables Luke 18:31about power and position about his destiny Mark 11:11Jesus Christ spent his last days and hours with the Twelve Mark 14:17after the triumphal entry into Jerusalem at the Last Supper John 6:67-70The Twelve failed Jesus Christ Jesus Christ's concern that they would leave him Matthew 26:14-16Judas betrayed him pp Mk 14:10 Matthew 26:40-41pp Lk 22:3-4 They failed to support him in his final agony of prayer pp Mk 14:37-38 Matthew 26:74-75pp Lk 22:45-46 Peter disowned Jesus Christ pp Mk 14:71-72 Matthew 26:56pp Lk 22:60-61 All abandoned Jesus Christ See also the exception was "the disciple whom Jesus loved", present at the crucifixion (Jn 19:25-27) 2363 Christ, preaching & teaching2585 Christ, trial 2595 incarnation 5107 Paul 5113 Peter, disciple 8114 discipleship |
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