Lesson 2

Here is another assignment from my religion class.  I didn't take the time to post an entry of my own this week outside of class.  I'll try to do better next time.  Thanks for taking the time to read :)

Review Matthew 10:1-4 and Mark 3:13-19 and highlight the names of the original Twelve Apostles. Look up the names of three Apostles in the Bible Dictionary and write one sentence describing something you learned about each one you selected.

Andrew is the brother of Simon Peter

Mark wrote his gospel under the direction of Peter

Through Peter the Gospel was brought to the gentiles

Read Acts 4:33; Doctrine and Covenants 107:23; and the entry for “Apostle” in the Bible Dictionary (p. 612). Then, write a definition for what an Apostle is. 

An apostle is a special witness of Jesus Christ to the world.  The word means "one sent forth" meaning.  In this case someone Christ sent forth to represent him.  It is a unique calling in the Church of Jesus Christ.  An apostle is not necessarily a member of the quorum of the 12 apostles, as Paul claimed the title, applied to Jesus' Brother and to Barnabas.   Christ was an apostle of Heavenly Father, being sent forth by Him to represent Him.

Describe in writing how the Savior's teachings to His Apostles in Matthew 10:5-42 prepared them to be sent out to proclaim the gospel.

Here Jesus Christ tells his apostles not to worry about the temporal, that all things temporal would be taken care of if they put their faith in Him.  They were not to worry about food, clothing, lodging, speaking to heads of government or against their sins. They were to trust in Christ in all things and he would send them forth, put words in their mouths by the spirit, and in all ways take care of them. 

Read Luke 5:1-11. Explain in writing what you learn from the responses made by Peter, James, and John to the Savior’s call. How could you apply their actions and examples in your own life?

Even though they were at their wits ends from working all night, when the Savoir commanded, they obeyed and were blessed deeply for it.  Then, when they went back, the Savoir commanded them to do an even harder thing. Leave their work (and their source of income for their wives and families) and follow him.

When the Savoir commands, despite the difficultly or how hard I have been trying, I will listen.  I can listen closely this general conference for what Christ would have me learn and do, and apply it to my life immediately.