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JESUS CHOOSES THE TWELVE APOSLTES

Luke 6:12-26

Key Verse: 6:13

1. Read verse 12. Why was it necessary for Jesus to pray all night before choosing his disciples?

 

2. Why did Jesus choose the twelve disciples? What do you know about Simon (Lk 5:10; Jn 13:37) ? Andrew? (Jn 1:29; 6:8; Mk 6:37a) James and John (Mt  20:20) Philip and Bartholomew?  Matthew? Thomas? James the Son of Alphaeus, Simon the Zealot, Judas son of James? Judas Iscariot? (Mt 27:5)  Why do you think Jesus picked men of such diverse character?

 

 

3. Read verses 20-22. What basic inner attitude must disciples have? (Compare Mt 5:3-6) What will poor people seek the kingdom of God? Why will hungry people be satisfied in their souls? (See Ps 42:1)

 

4. Read verses 21b-22. Why does the unbelieving world persecute Christians? What promises does Jesus give us? What attitude should disciples have toward the world? From whom are woes reserved?

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