And he ordained twelve, that they should be with him, and that he might send them forth to preach. Mark 3:14. In these first disciples was presented a marked diversity. They were to be the world’s teachers, and they represented
Sower of Strife
Whosoever will be great among you, let him be your minister; and whosoever will be chief among you, let him be your servant. Matthew 20:26, 27. With Judas an element of antagonism was introduced among the disciples…. That which ruled
Without Excuse
For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows. 1 Timothy 6:10. How tenderly the Saviour dealt with him who
Judas, Self-Seeking Disciple
But there are some of you that believe not. For Jesus knew from the beginning who they were that believed not, and who should betray him. John 6:64. While Jesus was preparing the disciples for their ordination, one who had
Publicans Not Excluded
For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings. Hosea 6:6. The calling of Matthew to be one of Christ’s disciples excited great indignation. For a religious teacher to choose a publican as
Follow Me
And after these things he went forth, and saw a publican, named Levi, sitting at the receipt of custom; and he said unto him, Follow me. And he left all, rose up, and followed him. Luke 5:27, 28. Of the
Apprenticed to Christ
And Jesus said unto them, Come ye after me, and I will make you to become fishers of men. And straightway they forsook their nets, and followed him. Mark 1:17, 18. They were humble and unlearned men, those fishers of