Luke 6:12-16 New Living Translation Jesus Chooses the Twelve Apostles 12 One day soon afterward Jesus went up on a mountain to pray, and he prayed to God all night. 13 At daybreak he called together all of his disciples and chose twelve of them to be apostles. Here are their names: 14 Simon (whom he named Peter), Andrew (Peter's brother.
Disciples and Apostles (Luke 6:13) "When morning came, he called his disciples to him and chose twelve of them, whom he also designated apostles." (Luke 6:13) The text implies to me that his disciples were encamped nearby. This was outside of town in a remote place. Those who were his serious followers came everywhere with him.
12 Disciples - Who were Jesus's 12 disciples? How did He choose them. What were the names of the twelve disciples. Why just 12? Answers here.
And when day came, He called His disciples to Him and chose twelve of them, whom He also named apostles. (Luke 6:12-13) Twelve men responded to the call to be disciples of Jesus. Suggested Emphasis: Follow Jesus.
Memory Work: Name the 12 Original Apostles: Peter, Andrew, James, John, Philip, Thomas, Matthew, Bartholomew, James (the less), Simon, Thaddeus, Judas Story Overview: Many people followed Jesus. These followers were called disciples. There were many disciples, but Jesus chose twelve men to be His special followers.
How did Jesus choose the 12 disciples? After a night of praying on a mountain, Jesus called His followers together and chose 12 to serve as disciples, detailed explicitly in Luke 6:13. These 12 disciples had the privilege of sitting at the feet of the Messiah and participating in the expansion of God's Kingdom on earth. While we know from scripture that Jesus had many more than 12 disciples, why did he choose the 12 to be his inner circle? Why did he choose the 12 to be his apostles? Biblical Account The account of Jesus choosing the Twelve Apostles is found in several passages: Matthew 10:1-4: "Jesus called His twelve disciples to Him and gave them authority over unclean spirits, so that they could drive them out and heal every disease and sickness.
Why Did Jesus Choose 12 Disciples Today we will talk about why Jesus chose 12 disciples. Many Christians may wonder about the significance of this decision. The number twelve resonates deeply within the Jewish tradition, representing completeness and divine authority.