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NASB | Acts 1:23 So they put forward two men, Joseph called Barsabbas (who was also called Justus), and Matthias. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Acts 1:23 And they put forward two men, Joseph, the one called Barsabbas (who was surnamed Justus), and Matthias. |
Subject: What happened to the Disciples? |
Bible Note: Hi! Scripture tells us of the ministry of only one of the Disciples, Peter . . . but what of the others? As I was considering this, it appeared that they were obedient to the great commission.(Mt 28:19) Does it not seem reasonable to you that being equipped with the gift of languages they would go boldy to proclaim the Gospel in the "uttermost parts of the earth?!" The Lord has equipped us with His gifts today. Some of these are more visible than others, yet they are all valuable and should be esteemed as such. Yet what often happens in our churches? Those who serve in a less conspicuous fashion are often overlooked or even ignored. The "missing disciples" most probably were about their "Master's Business!" One point I would like to make - the disciples did not vote they "cast lots" as was the practice. "The lot is cast, but the Lord determines the fall." Pr 16:33 I wonder if we employed the same faith in this priciple in our churches . . . what might happen? t |