The Life And Teachings Of The Twelve Apostles

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The life of Jesus Christ, although very short, was full of teachings and miracles that were done for the fulfillment of God’s Word. Christ’s journey took him to many various places where he encountered a great multitude of differing beliefs, of which allowed him to use his extensive talents as a teacher, and speaker to win over the souls of his followers for God. Christ knew he would not live on this earth forever, and needed help in spreading the Gospel to the people. He chose twelve helpers, called Apostles, to aid him in his journey and teachings. The twelve chosen were from varying backgrounds, with very different personalities. Several felt that they were not worthy to be called a Disciple of Christ, but they held their trust in Christ, and knew that there was a reason for them being chosen, and joined in the task of teaching the Word of God. The twelve chosen were Andrew, Simon Peter, James Zebedee, John Zebedee, Philip, Nathaniel, Matthew Levi, Thomas Didymus, James Alpheus, Judas Alpheus, Simon, and Judas Iscariot. Their lives were to be forever changed from their work with Christ, a change that would not only benefit themselves, but also the people of the world, for all times to come. To journey through the life of the apostles, is a journey to self-improvement. Their teachings bring new thoughts and ideas into the lives of all who hear their words, the Word of God.
Jesus had his reasons for choosing the twelve individuals to help him in the quest of spreading the Word. “Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.” (KJV, Mark 16:15). Through this, Jesus envisioned that all creatures should be allowed to hear the Word of God, and be given the opportunity to join in the cause for righteousness.
The twelve Apostles of Christ came from various backgrounds. Christ wanted every facet of man represented through his choices. Some were fishermen, simple men with simple lives, while on the ...