Jesus's Ministry and the Twelve Apostles

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What was the significance of the number of apostles Jesus chose?

  • It reflected the number of regions in Galilee.
  • It corresponded to the number of years he preached.
  • It symbolized the twelve tribes of Israel. (correct)
  • It represented the number of disciples who initially followed him.

Which of the following activities did Jesus not engage in during his public ministry?

  • Casting out demons
  • Preaching in synagogues
  • Establishing a political party (correct)
  • Healing the sick

Beyond proclaiming God's kingdom, what other key purpose drove Jesus' public ministry?

  • Overthrowing Roman rule
  • Forming a group of disciples to continue his work (correct)
  • Performing miracles to gain followers
  • Establishing a new religious code

Which of the following best describes the nature of Jesus' public ministry?

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Who among the following was not one of Jesus' twelve apostles?

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Jesus' purposes

Proclaim God's kingdom and form his disciples.

The Twelve Apostles

The twelve men chosen by Jesus to spread his teachings.

Compassionate actions

Jesus showed kindness by healing and helping people.

Harvest is plentiful

Jesus noted that many people needed guidance, but few were willing to help.

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Night of prayer

Before choosing his apostles, Jesus prayed all night for guidance.

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Study Notes

Jesus's Ministry

  • Jesus had two main goals during his ministry:
    • Proclaiming the coming of God's kingdom
    • Forming a group of disciples to continue his work after his death

Disciples and Apostles

  • Jesus traveled around Galilee, preaching, healing the sick, and expelling demons
  • Showing compassion for the people
  • Recognizing the need for more laborers to spread his message
  • Jesus chose twelve apostles (messengers) to help spread the word
  • The twelve apostles were chosen to lead the faith community
  • The number twelve is symbolic of the twelve tribes of Israel

Names of the Apostles

  • Simon (Peter) and Andrew
  • James and John
  • Philip and Bartholomew
  • Thomas
  • Matthew
  • Thaddaeus
  • James, son of Alphaeus
  • Simon the Zealot
  • Judas Iscariot

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