The calling of An ApostlesThe calling of An Apostles

Acts 1:15-26Acts 1:15-26

Section 3Section 3

Jesus and his ApostlesJesus and his Apostlesbefore his crucifixion before his crucifixion

Jesus and his ApostlesJesus and his Apostlesafter his crucifixion after his crucifixion

Jesus and his ApostlesJesus and his Apostlesafter his Ascension after his Ascension

The apostles consider the number of “the The apostles consider the number of “the Twelve” following the rebellion and Twelve” following the rebellion and suicide of Judas Iscariot. They consult the suicide of Judas Iscariot. They consult the Scriptures where prophecies relate to Scriptures where prophecies relate to these circumstances and determine to these circumstances and determine to replace their former companion in order to replace their former companion in order to restore the number selected originally by restore the number selected originally by the Master. Peter presents the reasons for the Master. Peter presents the reasons for his actions.his actions.

Jesus and his ApostlesJesus and his Apostlesafter his Ascension after his Ascension

God’s word guides what the apostles do God’s word guides what the apostles do next. Acts 1;15 – 26next. Acts 1;15 – 26

Peter stands up and takes the lead. v.15Peter stands up and takes the lead. v.15 The disciples numbered 120. v.15The disciples numbered 120. v.15 Judas’ death a fulfillment of scriptures. Judas’ death a fulfillment of scriptures.

v.16v.16 Judas to be replaced, foretold. v.20 Judas to be replaced, foretold. v.20

JudasJudas

Called to be an apostle by Called to be an apostle by Jesus. Luke 6:16Jesus. Luke 6:16

Was a thief and didn’t care Was a thief and didn’t care for the poor. John 12:5,6for the poor. John 12:5,6

Betrayed Jesus for thirty Betrayed Jesus for thirty pieces of silver. Matt. 26:15pieces of silver. Matt. 26:15

Betrayed Jesus with a kiss. Betrayed Jesus with a kiss. Luke 22:47 Luke 22:47

The Death Accounts of Judas The Death Accounts of Judas

Matt.27 Acts 1

The Death Accounts of Judas The Death Accounts of Judas

Acts 1:18Acts 1:18 - - falling headlong, he falling headlong, he

burst asunder in the burst asunder in the midst and all his midst and all his bowels gushed outbowels gushed out

Act 1:19Act 1:19 -- the field is called the field is called

Aceldama ... the field Aceldama ... the field of blood of blood

Mat 27:5Mat 27:5 -- and departed and and departed and

went and hanged went and hanged himselfhimself

Mat 27:7Mat 27:7 -- chief priests bought chief priests bought

the potter’s field tothe potter’s field to bury strangers inbury strangers in

A new Apostle. A new Apostle. What were the Qualifications?What were the Qualifications?

Had to have been with Had to have been with Jesus for all of his ministry.Jesus for all of his ministry.

From his baptism to his From his baptism to his crucifixion. crucifixion.

Had to be a witness to the Had to be a witness to the resurrection.resurrection.

Had to be a witness to the Had to be a witness to the ascension. ascension.

Acts 1:21,22

A new Apostle. A new Apostle. What were the Qualifications?What were the Qualifications?

Two were found qualified. Two were found qualified. Joseph called Barsabas, who was Joseph called Barsabas, who was

surnamed Justus and Matthias.surnamed Justus and Matthias. Only one needed, so they prayed.Only one needed, so they prayed. Matthias is chosen by the Lord who Matthias is chosen by the Lord who

knowest the heart.knowest the heart. The answer came through the The answer came through the

casting of lots.casting of lots. Ultimately the Lord chose Matthias. Ultimately the Lord chose Matthias.

Prov. 16:33 Prov. 16:33

Acts 1:23 - 26

The Lessons for UsThe Lessons for Us We should not to be guided We should not to be guided onlyonly by our by our

emotionsemotions God’s word supplies us the principlesGod’s word supplies us the principles ““It is written...” was Jesus’ answerIt is written...” was Jesus’ answer approach God in prayer for answersapproach God in prayer for answers especially if choices seem equally goodespecially if choices seem equally good and let God make his answer knownand let God make his answer known