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The Story of Jesus
Jesus' Apostles

(Lesson 09)

Introduction:
 

         1. Our purpose for studying "The Story of Jesus" is to help us grow in our knowledge of the Lord
             (2 Peter 3:18).
         2. In this lesson we are covering information that relates to "Jesus' apostles."
         3. Let us first consider several . . .

Discussion:

I.           PRELIMINARY  MATTERS

         A. Apostle: one sent forth on a mission with authority to fulfill the mission.
         B. A number of Bible characters are referred to as "apostles," including:
             1. the twelve (Matthew 10:2-4)
             2. Matthias (Acts 1:26)
             3. Barnabas and Paul (Acts 14:14; 13:1-3)
             4. Paul (Romans 1:1)
             5. James the Lord's brother (Galatians 1:19)
             6. Christ (Hebrews 3:1).
         C. This lesson is a study of the men selected as special servants of the Lord.

II.          THE  SELECTION  OF  THE  APOSTLES

         A. The twelve (Luke 6:12-16)
         B. Matthias (Acts 1:15-26)
         C. Saul [Paul] (Acts 9:1-6, 15-18; 22:12-16; 26:13-16; 1 Corinthians 15:3-9)

III.         THE  MISSION  OF  THE  APOSTLES

         A. Basically, the mission of the apostles is revealed in Mark 3:14-19.
         B. However, more specifically, Jesus gave His apostles:
             1. the limited commission (Matthew 10:5-8)
             2. the Great Commission (Matthew 28:16-20).

IV.         THE  AUTHORITY  OF  THE  APOSTLES

         A. Jesus delegated authority to Peter (Matthew 16:18-19).
         B. Jesus delegated the same authority to all the apostles (Matthew 18:18; 19:28).

V.          THE  TEACHING  OF  THE  APOSTLES

         A. The apostles were responsible for teaching all things that Jesus had taught them
             (Matthew 28:19-20).
         B. Jesus sent the Holy Spirit to help the apostles in teaching His Word (John 14:26; 16:13).
         C. The teaching presented by the apostles is the teaching of Christ (1 Corinthians 14:37).
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