Brookhaven Baptist College2011-2012

A Study of the Twelve Apostles

Study Guide

From John MacArthur’s Book “Twelve Ordinary Men”

Prepared byFred Daniel, III

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Table of Contents9/8: Introduction 4-5

9/15: Chapter 16-12

9/22: Chapter 213-18

9/29: Chapter 319-22

10/6: Chapter 423-26

10/13: Chapter 5 27-34

10/20: Mid-Term Study Guide Handout

11/3: Chapter 635-39

11/17: Chapter 7 40-44

12/1: Chapter 845-51

12/8: Chapter 952-58

12/15: Chapter 10 59-66

1/5: Final Study Guide Handout

Reference Index 67-70

Important Instructions:The assignments listed above must be completed by the corresponding dates listed with each assignment to receive a passing grade for that week’s homework. If you will not be able to attend any evening then, please, turn in your homework early or email it to me at fredandbritt@yahoo.com no later than the listed date to maintain your grade.

Thoroughly answer all of the questions in full sentences.

When you see “…” at the end of a statement that is a prompt to simply finish the statement as found in your book.

Be prepared to write out your memory verses according to the Authorized Version when you arrive for class.

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Twelve Ordinary MenYour overall grade for this class will be determined by the average of these three categories:

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2. Quiz Average 1/3

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IntroductionRead the Introduction (XI-XVIII), memorize Acts 4:13 (AV), and complete the following questions and readings:What does MacArthur say is the reason that we want to know these twelve men?i

How different were the political views of the men that Jesus chose? Cite examples.

How could those ordinary men possibly impact the whole world as they did?ii

What was involved in the brief but intense training of the twelve?

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From human perspective the success of the Church depended on flawed and very ordinary men, which seems risky at best. What was Christ’s perspective?iii

According to I Corinthians 1:17-31 why does God use such ordinary and seemingly risky methods to accomplish His will?

Define these two terms used throughout the Gospels:

μαθητὴς (mathetes): iv

ἀπόστολοι (apostoloi):

What term is most used for the men that most closely followed Jesus?

The New Testament writers used the term apostoloi to refer to what?

Office:v

Role:vi

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Read Ephesians 2:19-22. Where do the apostles fit into the construction of the Church?

Chapter 1Read Chapter 1 (1-28) memorize I Corinthians 1:26 (AV), and complete the following questions and readings:

From the very beginning Jesus’ public ministry was controversial. What was the general temperament of the people of Nazareth toward Jesus?vii

What was the general attitude of the larger district of Galilee?

How did Jesus act contrary to conventional wisdom concerning how controversial He was?viii

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Twelve Ordinary MenRather than advancing His agenda through mob-force, military might, personal popularity, or a public-relations campaign how did Jesus chose to work?

What is the significance of a calling to conversion?ix

What was involved in the second part of their calling, the calling to ministry?

What was the third part of their calling and what did it entail?x

What was the fourth part of their calling and what was involved in it?

At what time did Jesus call the twelve to be apostles?xi

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Explain why Jesus did not choose anyone from the religious establishment.xii

What sort of relationship had Jesus had with the religious establishment at the beginning of His ministry?

Despite Jesus’ many miracles that proved His Messianic credentials the Jewish leaders …xiii

What made the twelve qualified to be apostles?xiv

Apart from one Person, the history of God’s work on earth is the story of …xv

The influence of the twelve is owed to one thing and one thing only:xvi

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Why is Jesus’ strategy unacceptable to those seeking their own glory?

At what point did it become Christ’s top priority to train the men that would be the chief spokesmen for the Gospel?xvii

What important pattern did Jesus exemplify in His life and that we see again when He chose the twelve?xviii

What is the significance of the Greek word διανυκτερεύων (dinuktereuo)?

What reason could Christ have to pray for ten or twelve hours? Give the three reasons that are listed.xix

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Twelve Ordinary MenWhat was the most common teaching venue of Jesus’ day?

According to John 15:16, who selected whom?xx

What was the significance of Christ choosing twelve men and not some other number?

What Scripture clearly makes that connection?

We saw that ἀπόστολος (apostolos) was a messenger, but what other meaning does the word convey?xxi

What sort of authority would the people of that day understand Christ’s apostles to have?xxii

List the five parts of the natural progression in the training program the Jesus employed with the twelve.

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Where do we as Christians find the rule for true doctrine of the Church?xxiv

What did Jesus tell the twelve that they could expect for their sacrifice for the cause of Christ?xxv

How does learning best occur?

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Twelve Ordinary MenWhat are the five difficulties to learning that the apostles and how did Jesus remedy those problems?

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3.xxvii

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The world saw the disciples as illiterate and ignorant. But it was obvious that…xxviii

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Chapter 2Read Chapter 2 (29-60), memorize I Corinthians 1:27(AV), and complete the following questions and readings:Peter’s Bio when he met Jesus- (Fill it in as you read through the chapter.)

Outstanding Characteristics:

Residence:

Occupation:

Training:

Family:

Associates:

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Twelve Ordinary MenWho does it seem were the leaders of the three groups of apostles?xxix

Which apostles were among the “inner circle”?xxx

What can a leader learn from Jesus having an “inner circle”?

Explain how different the backgrounds of the apostles were. Cite examples.

How long had the first group been associated with Jesus?xxxi

How did Simon get his nickname “Peter” and what did it mean?xxxii

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What significance did it carry when Jesus would use either his given name (Simon) or his nickname (Peter)?

How can we be sure that Peter wasn’t just first in the list but rather was the leader of the twelve?xxxiii

What does the author say were the three, key elements that go into making a leader?xxxiv

Raw Material of a Leader-

Why is curiosity crucial as a raw material to a leader?xxxv

Why is there a need for a leader to also have initiative as a raw material?xxxvi

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Twelve Ordinary MenHow is involvement considered a raw material of leadership?xxxvii

Life Experiences of a Leader-xxxviii

Cite an example of how that Peter was taught by a bad experience.

Cite an example of how he learned from a good experience.

Character Qualities of a Leader-

How is lasting leadership grounded in character?xxxix

What is the goal of spiritual leadership?

What is the first character quality of a spiritual leader that is mentioned?xl

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Twelve Ordinary MenWhat did Peter write in I Peter 2:13-18 that suggests that he learned the lesson of submission well?

What is the second character quality that Peter learned?xli

What was the third character quality that he had to learn?xlii

What do you think was Peter’s biggest disaster resulting from the lack of humility?xliii

When you read I Peter 5:5-6 what would you say that he learned from that mistake?

Name the character quality number four.

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Twelve Ordinary MenWrite out a verse that proves that Peter learned his lesson about loving others.

The next character quality that Peter learned was compassion. What event well equipped him to empathize with others?xliv

What passage did he write that is probably directly related to that experience?

What was the final character quality that he had to learn?

What hope gave Peter so much courage later in life?xlv

According to historians, how did Peter’s life end?xlvi

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Chapter 3Read Chapter 3 (61-76), memorize I Corinthians 1:28-29 (AV), and complete the following questions and readings:Andrew’s Bio when he met Christ- (Fill it in as you read through the chapter.)

Outstanding Characteristics:

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Occupation:

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What make the closeness of Andrew’s relationship to Christ unquestionable?xlvii

What characteristics were typical of Andrew?

What seems to make Andrew’s name more significant when it is mentioned in the Bible?xlviii

What evidence might you give to show that he did not resent his brother’s tendency to domineer?

Andrew’s words were few, but when he did speak or act apart from the others …xlix

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Twelve Ordinary MenBetween Peter and Andrew, which is probably a better model for most preachers?l

What drove Andrew and what was he willing to subject himself to in its pursuit?

Although Andrew may have been quiet, do you think that he was a pale, soft, stained-glass window type? Explain your answer.

When did Andrew turn from John the Baptist to follow Christ? Do you believe that he was fickle for turning from the Baptist? Explain your answer.li

What was the first thing that Andrew did when he knew that Jesus was the Messiah?lii

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What was the thing that made Andrew so useful?liii

What was Andrew doing in almost all of the times we see him in the Scriptures?

The most effective and important aspects of evangelism usually … liv

How big of an impact did Andrew’s faithful, individual witness make?lv

Why did Andrew even bother bringing the little boy with his fish and loaves to Jesus?lvi

What truth do you see here between the feeding of the people and the gift of the poor widow when it comes to God ability to use people’s gifts? lvii

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What lesson would it do well for many Christians to learn from Andrew?

What does history tell us about where Andrew spread the Gospel and how and where he died? lviii

Chapter 4Read Chapter 4(77-94), memorize Acts 12:1-2 (AV), and complete the following questions and readings:James’ Bio when he met Jesus- (Fill it in as you read through the chapter.)

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Twelve Ordinary MenOutstanding Characteristics:

Residence:

Occupation:

Training:

Family:

Associates:

Very little is recorded about James. In fact “the only time he is mentioned by himself is …”lix

Give two reasons why would it have seemed logical for James to have been the leader of the twelve?

What was the only aspect in which James did take first place among the twelve?lx

What key word could be applied to the life of James?lxi

What was James’ nickname and how might it have been used by Jesus to teach him?lxii

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What type of personality did James have that stirred up enemies so quickly and who might he have been modeling?

When might zeal be a virtue? When is zeal displeasing to God?

Why did the Jews of Christ’s day take such pains to avoid Samaria?lxiii

How far-reaching was Samaria’s history of pagan worship?

Why would the story of Elijah calling down fire on his enemies come to mind for a Jew passing through Samaria?lxiv

How might the request of James and John to rain down fire be considered arrogant?lxv

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How might that zeal be seen in a positive way?lxvi

What virtues did Jesus want James to cultivate as much as righteous indignation and fiery zeal?lxvii

What can be seen about the sovereign wisdom of God in sparing the Samaritans from instant judgment? (Philip)

Explain what kind of attempt James and John made that proved them to be ambitious and overconfident.

James and John had no idea what was stirring in the cup that Jesus asked them to drink. What were they looking for and what was Jesus giving?lxviii

Three things made James’ zeal and ambition useful instruments in the hands of God for spreading of the kingdom. What were they? lxix

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Twelve Ordinary MenWhat do we know about the death of James?

When is zeal a marvelous instrument?lxx

Chapter 5Read Chapter 5 (95-118), memorize I Corinthians 13:4-5 (AV), and complete the following questions and readings:John’s Bio when he met Jesus- (Fill it in as you read through the chapter.)

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Twelve Ordinary MenOutstanding Characteristics:

Residence:

Occupation:

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Family:

Associates:

From what do we get most of our information about John?lxxi

What ultimately brought about John’s turn at leadership?

Why is it so remarkable that John has been called the “apostle of love?”lxxii

What is it precisely that earned him the epithet “apostle of love?” lxxiii

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Twelve Ordinary MenIn what way can you see that his zeal shaped the way that he wrote?

Give an example of his zeal in his Gospel. lxxiv

Give an example of it in his first epistle.

Give an example of his zeal in his second epistle.

When John said that those that do evil don’t know God did he mean that Christians never sin anymore?

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Twelve Ordinary MenAlthough John always wrote with a warm, personal, pastoral tone, what he wrote …lxxv

It does, however, always reflect …

What happens to even our best characteristics because of human depravity?lxxvi

When does confidence become a problem?

What brought equilibrium to such a bigoted hothead as John?

What in John’s writings makes it plain that John loved truth? lxxvii

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Twelve Ordinary MenBesides wanting to call down fire on the Samaritans what other instance shows that John was intolerant and unloving in his younger days?

How was Jesus’ promise in Mark 9:1 fulfilled?lxxviii

What did Jesus say the apostles must do to be first in the kingdom?lxxix

In Mark 9:38 because another man was not part of the group John had actually stepped in and tried to …lxxx

The kingdom needs men who have courage, ambition, drive, passion, boldness, and a zeal for the truth. John had all of those things, but to reach his full potential, …

What is truth without love?.lxxxi

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What is love without truth?

What is real truth ultimately about?lxxxii

What might ambition turn into when it is not coupled with humility?lxxxiii

What audacious act of James and John revealed how utterly devoid of true humility they were?

Was the desire for a position really the problem that Jesus rebuked them for? What was the big error?

What advances the kingdom of Christ?lxxxiv

What is missing from John’s writings that leads us to believe that he did learn humility?

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Twelve Ordinary MenIf we desire to participate in heavenly glory, what must we also be willing to partake in?lxxxv

What did Jesus say was the price for the chief seats in glory? lxxxvi

Although each of the disciples thought and said that they would follow Jesus to the death, what happened when they were presented with the opportunity?

Far from ridding Himself of the traitors, Jesus actually recovered all eleven that abandoned Him. Why do you think that He took them back?

Who is the only disciple that we know was an eyewitness to Christ’s crucifixion?

How might the suffering of John been the most painful of all? lxxxvii

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What sort of conditions might John have been living in when he was banished to Patmos?

How often do you find John complaining about his terrible condition in his writings?

What other evidence might you point to for proof that John had learned to be a humble, loving servant?lxxxviii

Explain the strong temptation that many that are fresh out of Bible school may face and what they must learn to do.

What became the anchor and centerpiece of the truth that John was most concerned with?lxxxix

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Here is a balance that we must learn. Although love was the dominant theme of his theology, his love never slid into …

What does history tell us about John’s death?xc

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Twelve Ordinary MenPhilip’s Bio when he met Jesus- (Fill it in as you read through the chapter.)

Outstanding Characteristics:

Residence:

Occupation:

Training:

Family:

Associates:

What major event had happened in history that might explain why Philip (a Jew in Israel) went by a Jewish name?xci

When Jesus singled out a small group of unlikely fishermen to do His work what was it that He required of them?xcii

Perhaps one of the reasons Christ selected and called this particular group is …

From what we can piece together, what was Philip’s predisposition?

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Where does it seem that Philip was when Jesus found and called him?xciii

Philip obviously had a seeking heart which is always evidence of what?

John 1:45 makes it obvious that Philip had been doing what before Jesus called him?xciv

In Philip’s call we see the classic tension between sovereign election and human choice. From a human perspective both are true. From a biblical perspective who actually makes the determination? Cite Scripture.

Besides displaying a seeking heart, what other heart attitude did he display after meeting Jesus?

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Twelve Ordinary MenWas it really in Philip’s character to accept Jesus as the Messiah without hesitation? Why do you think that he was so quick to accept Christ?xcv

Why do you think that Jesus singled out Philip in His question about feeding the thousands in John 6:5?xcvi

What was Jesus trying to do through the test?

Do you think that the hungry crowd and the impossibility had gone unnoticed by Philip? Explain your answer.xcvii

Was Philip overwhelmed simply because he didn’t know Jesus’ power? If not then why did he think that it was impossible to feed the crowd?

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Twelve Ordinary MenMath homework- (Caution: some calculations required)

Philip did the math. They had no more than 200 denarii which was approximately 200 day’s wages or 8 month’s wages for a day-laborer.

Today the average, American day-laborer’s daily income before taxes is $58. Make a modern-day comparison in U.S. dollars to how much money they had when Philip said that it wasn’t enough to buy everyone a snack.

What would that give them to work with per person for just the 5,000 men? How much money would that have been per person for the possibly 10,000 or 15,000?

The reality of the raw data clouded his faith. What did that make him oblivious to?xcviii

Everything about the situation seemed impossible to Philip. What did he need to lay aside and what did he need to lay hold of?xcix

What might be the reason that the Greeks sought out Philip rather than one of the other apostles?

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According to John 1:11-12, to whom was Jesus primarily reaching out? Who would He accept?

What did Philip seem to know in his heart, even if his head was obsessed with protocol and procedure?c

What was so bad about the timing of Philip’s request for Jesus to show them the Father (John 14:7).ci

Philip had already embraced Jesus as the Messiah, but Christ was urging him to take his faith to its logical conclusion. What was the logical conclusion?cii

What does history tell us about Philip’s death?ciii

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Chapter 7Read Chapter 7 (135-148), memorize (AV), and complete the following questions and readings:Nathanael’s Bio when he met Jesus- (Fill it in as you read through the chapter.)

Outstanding Characteristics:

Residence:

Occupation:

Training:

Family:

Associates:

How did Nathanael come to Jesus?civ

From what brief description do we learn much about him?

We learn that Nathanael and Philip had apparently studied what together?cv

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Nathanael, as an eager student of the Old Testament, was …

What made the apostles so different from the religious establishment?

What might explain the fact that Philip and Nathanael were so quick to accept Jesus as the Christ?cvi

What was Nathanael’s statement, “Can any good thing come out of Nazareth?” based on?cvii

How does the statement, “Prejudice cuts a lot of people off from the truth.” apply to Israel?cviii

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Twelve Ordinary MenList three of the prejudices that skewed the Jews view of Jesus the Messiah.cix

What similar imagery did the apostle Paul and John Bunyan use to describe prejudice?

What is the remedy for prejudice?cx

What was the most important characteristic about Nathanael that is mentioned in the Bible?cxi

What does the word ἀληθῶς (alethos) mean?

What was the difference between Nathanael and many other Jews of his day according to Romans 9:6-7 and Romans 2:28-29?

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Twelve Ordinary MenHe was a truly righteous man- flawed by sin as we all are- but …cxii

What did Nathanael know about his friend Philip that would ensure him that Philip hadn’t made a hasty judgment about the Messiah?

If Nathanael wasn’t questioning the Scripture nor was he prone to skepticism, why was he so unsure about Jesus?

What made Nathanael certain that Jesus’ words were not mere flattery?

What was the significance of the fig tree that Jesus mentioned?cxiii

Every point in the Gospel of John is designed to prove what?

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How was Nathanael much like Simeon the priest?cxiv

What do early church records suggest about where Nathanael ministered?

Although there are no reliable records about how he died, what can we be almost certain about his death?

What we do know is that Nathanael was faithful to the end because …cxv

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Chapter 8Read Chapter 8 (149-166), memorize Matthew 21:31b-32 (from “Jesus saith” on) (AV), and complete the following questions and readings:Matthew’s Bio when he met Jesus- (Fill it in as you read through the chapter.)

Outstanding Characteristics:

Residence:

Occupation:

Training:

Family:

Associates:

Thomas’ Bio when he met Jesus-

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Who was the only one of the twelve that was no from Galilee?cxvi

Why didn’t anyone deny the miracles of Jesus?cxvii

Since no one could deny Jesus’ miracles, what did the self-righteous religious leaders say about them?

What was it about Jesus that the religious leaders could not tolerate?cxviii

What sort of prestige did tax collectors hold in Matthew’s day?cxix

Matthew was so excited to have been called out by the Messiah that he did what?

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Why would Matthew invite a bunch of lowlifes and dregs of society to a banquet for the Messiah?

What position was Matthew in when it came to Judaism and the synagogue?cxx

Jesus used an illustration of the sick needing a physician to make what spiritual point?

Explain what two attitudes are found in the parable in Luke 18:10-14 and describe how God looks at them.

For a Jew to become a tax collector effectively cut him off from what?cxxi

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What was different from the other disciples for Matthew when he walked away from his job?

Why would a man that obviously had been a materialist just walk away from everything he had and follow Jesus without knowing what the future held?

What in his writings makes it clear that Matthew knew the Old Testament well?cxxii

How could he have such a knowledge of the Scriptures when he wasn’t even allowed into the synagogue?

How was Matthew’s faith clearly indicated in the Scriptures?

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What does tradition tell us about Matthew’s ministry and death?cxxiii

Although it may not be fair to call Thomas a doubter, what would it be fair to say about his personality?

From the twelve’s point of view what was the quandary that they faced when Jesus was asked to go heal Lazarus?

What did Jesus mean by His statement in John 11:9-10?cxxiv

Thomas was definitely a pessimist, but why would MacArthur call him a heroic pessimist?cxxv

Thomas had a deep devotion to Christ that …cxxvi

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What could you say of Thomas’ love and relationship to Christ?cxxvii

Knowing Thomas, what kind of mood was he probably in when the other disciples came to tell him the good news of Jesus resurrection?cxxviii

Thomas was not going to be cheered easily. What was the only thing that he was looking at?

Was there a difference between his hesitance to believe and the other apostle’s?

What did set Thomas apart from the others?

Why was Jesus so tender with Thomas?cxxix

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Twelve Ordinary MenWhat was the proof of Thomas’ love?

What awesome and profound statement did he make when he saw Jesus and what significance did it carry?

What does tradition say about where Thomas spread the Gospel?

How did he die according to tradition?

Who is God willing to use in His service? What must you have (all of the apostles except Judas had it) to be acceptable to Him?cxxx

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Chapter 9Read Chapter 9 (167-180), memorize (AV), and complete the following questions and readings:James the less’ Bio when he met Jesus- (Fill it in as you read through the chapter.)

Outstanding Characteristics:

Residence:

Occupation:

Training:

Family:

Associates:

Simon the Zealot’s Bio when he met Jesus-

Outstanding Characteristics:

Residence:

Occupation:

Training:

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Judas’ Bio when he met Jesus-

Outstanding Characteristics:

Residence:

Occupation:

Training:

Family:

Associates:

What is one thing that must be borne in mind about even the least known apostles?cxxxi

The apostles didn’t portray themselves as heroes in their writings. Rather, when they do come to the foreground what do they manifest?cxxxii

Although they were not the heroes in the Gospel records, the apostles did show their heroism when?

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What is their only legacy of true greatness?

How will their heroism be rewarded?cxxxiii

What can we learn from the fact that more is recorded about how Jesus taught the twelve than it tells us about the lives of those men?

What one thing sets these men apart from the others in the Gospel accounts?

When Jesus told the people that they must eat of His body He was not talking about literal cannibalism, but what was He talking about?

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Twelve Ordinary MenAlthough Jesus’ sayings were too hard for many of His disciples, these men remained with Him, but why would they stay with Him?cxxxiv

Practically all we know about the James with whom we are concerned is …cxxxv

What is known about his mother?

What could his nickname μικρός (mikros) signify?cxxxvi

What could we say was his distinguishing mark?

What does history tell us about this man?cxxxvii

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Why doesn’t the Bible give us a full biography of each of the twelve?cxxxviii

What does the term Cananite which is attached to Simon’s name mean?

Describe the four basic political parties of Jesus’ day.

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What kind of a Messiah were the Zealots looking for?in.

What Scripture speaks of the creation of the Zealots?cxl

What did the Zealots ultimately provoke?cxli

What is so odd about Simon and Matthew both being Jesus’ disciples?

What does history tell us of Simon’s evangelism and death?cxlii

What did Judas’ other two names mean?

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Why should obscurity not be allowed to cloud our respect for the apostles like Judas?cxliii

In his only recorded statement Lebbaeus Thaddaeus wanted to know, …

He was full of hope for the world, and in his own tender-hearted, childlike way …

What was the marvelous answer that Jesus gave him and what did it mean?cxliv

What does tradition tell us about Judas’ work and death?

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Chapter 10Read Chapter 10 (181-198), memorize Matthew 26:25 (AV), and complete the following questions and readings:Judas Iscariot’s Bio when he met Jesus- (Fill it in as you read through the chapter.)

Outstanding Characteristics:

Residence:

Occupation:

Training:

Family:

Associates:

What do we find with Judas Iscariot’s name every time it is mentioned in the Bible?cxlv

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Twelve Ordinary MenWhat example does his dark story give us?

Judas stands out as what kind of warning?

The New Testament tells us enough about Judas to accomplish two things. What are they?cxlvi

What was the irony of Judas’ name?

What might have attracted Judas to Jesus?cxlvii

What is obviously missing from Judas’ attraction to Jesus?

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Twelve Ordinary MenWhy did Jesus intentionally choose a traitor to be one of His closes companions?

Judas’ role was …cxlviii

So, was Judas’ forced by some great, unseen hand to betray Jesus?

Can divine sovereignty and human choice ever be reconciled? If so how and where could they be reconciled?

What was the secret end that Judas was pursuing?

Although Jesus fulfilled messianic prophecy, what didn’t He always fulfill?cxlix

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Twelve Ordinary MenAs Judas became disillusioned with Jesus’ unwillingness to fulfill his desires for a messiah, what did he probably convince himself of?cl

How extravagant of a gift was it to pour out the perfume on Jesus’ feet in John 12:2-3?

What did the other apostles realize in retrospect about Judas’ protest to the “waist” of the perfume?

What seems to be the turning point for Judas?cli

Judas’ heart was so hostile to the truth and so filled with evil that Judas became …clii

According to John 13:18-19, why did Jesus reveal to the apostles that He was soon to be betrayed?cliii

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When was Judas handed over to Satan?

At what point did Jesus institute the Lord’s Supper?cliv

Were Judas’ actions against Jesus impulsive? If not what were they?clv

What do you think forced him to act at the moment that he did?

Approximately how many soldier would have been with Judas when he led the group to apprehend Jesus?

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Twelve Ordinary MenWhat was the diabolical and cynical signal that Judas used to betray the one that he despised?clvi

When Judas’ conscience came alive what was he sorry for?clvii

What was the chilling epithet that Mark 14:21?clviii

List the seven important lessons that MacArthur draws out of Judas’ life.

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Peter said that in obedience to the Psalms another was to take Judas’ place. Who was chosen to fill that apostleship?

What is known of Matthias?

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i Pg. XIIii Pg. XIIIiii Pg. XViv Pg. XVIv Pg. XVIvi Pg. XVIIvii Pg. 1viii Pg. 2ix Pg. 3x Pgs. 4-5xi Pg. 6-7xii Pg. 7-8xiii Pg. 8xiv Pgs. 9-11xv Pgs. 11-12xvi Pg. 13xvii Pg. 14xviii Pg. 15xix Pg. 16xx Pg. 19xxi Pg. 20xxii Pg. 21xxiii Pg. 22xxiv Pg. 23xxv Pg. 24xxvi Pg. 25xxvii Pg. 26xxviii Pg. 27xxix Pg. 29xxx Pg. 30xxxi Pg. 33xxxii Pg. 34xxxiii Pg. 38xxxiv Pg. 39xxxv Pg. 40xxxvi Pgs. 40-41xxxvii Pg. 42xxxviii Pgs. 45-46xxxix Pg. 47xl Pg. 48xli Pg. 50xlii Pg. 51xliii Pg. 52xliv Pgs. 56-57xlv Pg. 59xlvi Pg. 60xlvii Pg. 61xlviii Pg. 63xlix Pgs. 63-64l Pg. 64li Pg. 65lii Pg. 66liii Pg. 67liv Pg. 68lv Pg. 69

lvi Pg. 72lvii Pgs. 72-73lviii Pg. 74lix Pg. 77lx Pg. 78lxi Pg. 79lxii Pgs. 79-80lxiii Pg. 82lxiv Pg. 86lxv Pg. 87lxvi Pg. 88lxvii Pg. 89lxviii Pg. 91lxix Pg. 93lxx Pg. 94lxxi Pg. 95lxxii Pg. 96lxxiii Pg. 97lxxiv Pgs. 97-98lxxv Pg. 99lxxvi Pg. 100lxxvii Pg. 101lxxviii Pg. 102lxxix Pg. 104lxxx Pg. 105lxxxi Pg. 106lxxxii Pg. 107lxxxiii Pg. 108lxxxiv Pg. 110lxxxv Pg. 112lxxxvi Pg. 113lxxxvii Pg. 114lxxxviii Pg. 115lxxxix Pg. 116xc Pgs. 116-117xci Pg. 119xcii Pg. 121xciii Pg. 122xciv Pgs. 122-123xcv Pg. 124xcvi Pg. 125xcvii Pg. 126xcviii Pg. 127xcix Pgs. 127-128c Pg. 130ci Pg. 131cii Pg. 132ciii Pg. 133civ Pg. 136cv Pg. 137cvi Pg. 138cvii Pg. 139cviii Pg. 140cix Pgs. 140-141cx Pg. 142

cxi Pgs. 142-143cxii Pg. 144cxiii Pg. 145cxiv Pgs. 146-147cxv Pg. 148cxvi Pg. 149cxvii Pg. 150cxviii Pg. 151cxix Pg. 151-152cxx Pg. 153cxxi Pg. 155cxxii Pgs. 155-156cxxiii Pg. 157cxxiv Pg. 159cxxv Pg. 160cxxvi Pg. 161cxxvii Pg. 162cxxviii Pgs. 162-163cxxix Pg. 164cxxx Pg. 165cxxxi Pg. 167cxxxii Pg. 168cxxxiii Pg. 169cxxxiv Pg. 170cxxxv Pg. 171cxxxvi Pgs. 171-172cxxxvii Pg. 173cxxxviii Pg. 174cxxxix Pg. 175cxl Pg. 176cxli Pg. 177cxlii Pgs. 177-178cxliii Pg. 179cxliv Pgs. 179-180cxlv Pg. 181cxlvi Pg. 182cxlvii Pgs. 183-184cxlviii Pg. 185cxlix Pg. 187cl Pg. 188cli Pg. 189clii Pg. 190cliii Pg. 191cliv Pg. 192clv Pg. 193clvi Pg. 194clvii Pgs. 195-196clviii Pg. 197clix Pg. 198