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What mission did Jesus give the apostles?
What mission did Jesus give the apostles?
Restore the kingdom of God and to go to all the nations preaching the good news.
How large is the kingdom?
How large is the kingdom?
Infinite; it composes all people.
What were the apostles waiting for after Jesus ascended into heaven?
What were the apostles waiting for after Jesus ascended into heaven?
His return.
Who called the disciples to replace Judas?
Who called the disciples to replace Judas?
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Who was chosen to fill Judas' place as the 12th apostle?
Who was chosen to fill Judas' place as the 12th apostle?
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Who were the successors of the apostles today?
Who were the successors of the apostles today?
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What historical event did the Jews celebrate at Pentecost?
What historical event did the Jews celebrate at Pentecost?
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Why were Jews able to hear the apostles in their own languages?
Why were Jews able to hear the apostles in their own languages?
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How did some of the Jews react when they found out the apostles were speaking so many languages?
How did some of the Jews react when they found out the apostles were speaking so many languages?
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Which apostle acted as leader of the 12 apostles?
Which apostle acted as leader of the 12 apostles?
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What miracle did Peter work at the gates of the temple?
What miracle did Peter work at the gates of the temple?
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What was St. Stephen accused of after out-arguing his adversaries?
What was St. Stephen accused of after out-arguing his adversaries?
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What was the outcome of St. Stephen's trial?
What was the outcome of St. Stephen's trial?
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Who persecuted the Jewish people who became Christians?
Who persecuted the Jewish people who became Christians?
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How did early Christians worship?
How did early Christians worship?
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How do the parts of the Mass reflect the way the early Christians worshiped?
How do the parts of the Mass reflect the way the early Christians worshiped?
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Where did the eunuch baptized by St. Philip originate?
Where did the eunuch baptized by St. Philip originate?
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Why could that Gentile have never been accepted as a Jewish convert?
Why could that Gentile have never been accepted as a Jewish convert?
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What Jewish prophet promised a place for eunuchs in the kingdom?
What Jewish prophet promised a place for eunuchs in the kingdom?
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Who was the 1st baptized Gentile Christian reported in the Bible?
Who was the 1st baptized Gentile Christian reported in the Bible?
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What was the significance of this baptism?
What was the significance of this baptism?
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Who was the fanatical Pharisee who wished to stamp out Christianity?
Who was the fanatical Pharisee who wished to stamp out Christianity?
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What did Luke mean when he said, 'but Saul laid waste the church?'
What did Luke mean when he said, 'but Saul laid waste the church?'
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Where was Saul going when J.C. appeared to him?
Where was Saul going when J.C. appeared to him?
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Who was Ananias?
Who was Ananias?
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Where did St. Paul go when he left Damascus?
Where did St. Paul go when he left Damascus?
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How did St. Peter know that the crowd at Cornelius' home should be baptized, Jews and Gentiles alike?
How did St. Peter know that the crowd at Cornelius' home should be baptized, Jews and Gentiles alike?
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What was the 1st great center of Christianity, outside Jerusalem?
What was the 1st great center of Christianity, outside Jerusalem?
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Where were the followers of J.C. first called Christians?
Where were the followers of J.C. first called Christians?
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What important question did the Council of Jerusalem decide?
What important question did the Council of Jerusalem decide?
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What was this council called?
What was this council called?
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Who was James the Just?
Who was James the Just?
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What was the Council's decision?
What was the Council's decision?
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For what specific mission did Christ choose Paul?
For what specific mission did Christ choose Paul?
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What qualified him for this role?
What qualified him for this role?
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What did the New Covenant erase?
What did the New Covenant erase?
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Study Notes
Jesus' Mission and the Apostles
- Jesus tasked the apostles with restoring God's kingdom and spreading the good news to all nations.
- The kingdom of God is infinite and encompasses all people.
Early Apostolic Actions
- After Jesus' ascension, the apostles waited for His return.
- Peter led the call to replace Judas Iscariot, choosing Matthias as the new apostle.
- Bishops are recognized as the successors of the apostles today.
Pentecost and Language Miracle
- Pentecost commemorates the giving of the Law to Moses on Mt. Sinai.
- The Holy Spirit empowered the apostles to speak in various languages, enabling them to preach effectively.
- Some Jews accused the apostles of being drunk upon witnessing the miracle of language.
Role of Peter and Early Church
- Peter served as the leader among the twelve apostles.
- A significant miracle performed by Peter involved healing a man who couldn't walk at the temple gates.
- St. Stephen became the first martyr after being accused of blasphemy and stoned to death.
Persecution and Worship
- Early Christians faced persecution from Saul and Herod, particularly against Jewish converts.
- Worship occurred in synagogues and homes, a practice reflected in the structure of the Mass today.
Baptism and Inclusion of Gentiles
- The eunuch from Ethiopia, baptized by St. Philip, became the first baptized Gentile Christian, symbolizing the universal scope of the gospel.
- Isaiah prophesied inclusion for eunuchs in the kingdom.
Saul's Transformation
- Saul, a Pharisee intent on eliminating Christianity, encountered Jesus on his way to Damascus.
- Ananias was a holy man instructed by God to restore Saul's sight.
- After his conversion, Saul met with the twelve apostles to affirm his new faith.
Key Events and Locations
- St. Peter recognized the need to baptize both Jews and Gentiles following a vision involving an animal blanket.
- Antioch emerged as the first significant center of Christianity outside Jerusalem and where followers were first called Christians.
Council of Jerusalem
- The Council of Jerusalem addressed whether converting to Judaism was necessary for becoming Christian.
- James the Just, a close relative of Jesus and known for his adherence to the Law, presided over the council.
- The council concluded that circumcision was not required for Gentiles to become Christians.
Paul's Mission
- Christ appointed Paul as the apostle to all nations, a mission aligned with his upbringing and education.
- The New Covenant established by Christ eliminated distinctions between peoples, emphasizing salvation available to all.
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