The Calling of the Twelve Apostles

1.                   Review Matthew 10:1-4 and Mark 3:13-19 and highlight the names of the original Twelve Apostles. Look up the names of three Apostles in the Bible Dictionary and write one sentence describing something you learned about each one you selected.

Bartholomew is an apostle whose name may be Nathanael. Andrew was a disciple of John the Baptist when he met Jesus and then he introduced his brother Peter to meet Jesus. James the son of Zebedee was one of 3 in Jesus inner circle to be with the Savior on Special Occasions.

2.                   Read Acts 4:33; Doctrine and Covenants 107:23; and the entry for "Apostle" in the Bible Dictionary (p. 612). Then, write a definition for what an Apostle is.

An apostle is one who is called to bear a special witness of Jesus Christ’s life, ministry, and resurrection.

3.                   Describe in writing how the Savior's teachings to His Apostles in Matthew 10:5-42 prepared them to be sent out to proclaim the gospel.

Jesus was preparing his apostles for life as a missionary. He wants them to go after the lost sheep. He was teaching them to heal those who are sick and afflicted. He wants them to be generous and to ask for nothing in return.

​4.   Read Luke 5:1-11. Explain in writing what you learn from the responses made by Peter, James, and John to the Savior's call. How could you apply their actions and examples in your own life?

Peter, James, and John immediately forsook their lifestyle and followed Jesus. This applies to my life because Jesus is extending a similar call to me and you. He has his arms stretched forth beckoning us to come follow Him. Following the example of the 3 apostles we should forsake the world and follow the Savior. Go about doing the Lord’s will and living the commandments that we have been given. We should follow their example about being prompt. They could have easily told the Savior that they needed time to get their things in order but instead they promptly followed Him.

As a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (Mormon) I believe that the Lord has given us a prophet and 12 apostles for this dispensation. The apostles are still there to minister around the world bearing a special witness to the divinity of our Savior Jesus Christ's life, mission, and resurrection. We believe that the Lord loves the world so much that He still speaks to a prophet today. The prophet is able to receive and then provide guidance and counsel for the our church and the world. (Amos 3:7) I know that the Prophet is called of God. I know that his counselors and apostles are also called of God.