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The word “apostle” means “sent out” and usually refers to Jesus’ twelve apostles plus Paul, but can also refer to Jesus himself or to a leadership position within the church. The office of apostle was instituted by Jesus so that, just as Jesus was sent by his Father into the world, so the apostles would be sent by the Son …
Acts 1:12 In the Gospels, we see the disciples quarrelling with each other (Luke 22:24) and fighting against Jesus (Mark 8:32). Now, instead, the disciples are obedient, united and praying together, three very good qualities for a Christian congregation. Acts 1:16 Peter has long been the president of the disciples (Matthew 19:27) and Jesus had even appointed him as shepherd …
Mark 6:6 Even though Jesus worked hard and taught everywhere, he could only be in one place at a time. Now Jesus thinks it’s time for the twelve apostles to join in Jesus’ ministry and thus extend Jesus’ teaching. Mark 6:7 The word “apostle” means “sent out”. According to the Pentateuch, every case was to be decided by “the testimony …