TWELVE ORDINARY MEN

One Extraordinary Call

Jesus called and ordained twelve disciples (listeners, students, learners) who later were called Apostles (sent ones) to preach, heal, and continue the ministry He started.

Jesus did not choose kings, scholars, or generals to change the world.

He chose twelve ordinary men, each with strengths, weaknesses, victories, and failures. Their lives remind us that God does not call the qualified; He qualifies the called

Jesus called fishermen, doubters, zealots, and even broken men: ordinary men with an extraordinary call.

We discussed the twelve disciples: Their lives, accomplishments, and failures

Jesus changed some of their names after He called them, so they are sometimes hard to find what they did in scripture.

Sadly, many can name the “nine reindeer,” but do not know the names of the twelve disciples. Many will start by naming them Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, but Mark and Luke were not among the original twelve.

The twelve disciples were imperfect people whom a perfect Savior used to turn the world upside down. Their story is our story: Failure is not final, and grace is always greater for those who will endure intentional discipline, repent, and walk into the Call of God.

QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION:

1.      What are the Names of the Twelve Disciples?

2.      Which disciples' accomplishments and failures could you relate to the most?

3.      What do you believe is the main distinction that separates the twelve disciples from the 5000 and the 70?

4.      How did the “Lessons Learned” from each disciple inspire you to see discipleship in a new light?

Looking Forward to Our Discussion

In His Service,

Bishop Bill

To watch the video teaching, click this link: https://youtu.be/o9X4yrhubg0?si=X9_rqzNinApA5rvA