2.7.16
These are the names of the twelve apostles: first, Simon (who is called Peter) and his brother Andrew; James son of Zebedee, and his brother John; Philip and Bartholomew; Thomas and Matthew the tax collector; James son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus; Simon the Zealot and Judas Iscariot, who betrayed him. (Matthew 10:2-4)
Jesus came as light into this world. His goal, among others, was to share this light with others so that they could in turn share with even more. In order to achieve this goal he assembled a team of followers we call Disciples. These twelve men had their own hang ups, habits, and limitations. They all shared one thing in common: a willingness to follow and learn. You can read more about the character of these twelve in a previous blog posting Following The Feet Of Jesus - Follow Me.
Three things we learn from the calling of the Disciples by Jesus:
1.) Jesus qualifies the called.
(Matthew 4:19)
2.) Jesus chooses people that others would not chose.
(Matthew 9:9-13)
3.) Jesus chooses to share his power and authority with his disciples.
(Mark 3:13-15)
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