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4 days ago · St. Matthew, the twelfth apostle is celebrated on 14 May. An atypical apostle, because he was the only one not chosen by Jesus, but by the other apostles after the latter’s death. The betrayal and tragic suicide of Judas Iscariot had left a vacancy among the apostles, who had to be twelve, to symbolize the twelve tribes of Israel.
4 days ago · Ever wondered about the man behind the pen of the first Gospel? Matthew the Apostle, also known as Levi, holds a fascinating spot in history, not just as one of the twelve apostles but as a figure who bridged the gap between tax collector and Gospel writer. What makes Matthew so intriguing?
1 day ago · Matthew describes how Jesus called the disciples to a mountaintop from where he sent them to spread the Gospel to the whole world and to baptize and pledged to remain with them until the end of time.
3 days ago · Both Irenaeus and Clement of Alexandria mention his further travels. Matthew may have been martyred in Ethiopia. While directing a church service by an enraged king, who had been rebuked my Matthew for his desires of a nun, Matthew was stabbed in the back. Philip the Apostle St. Philip the Apostle, by Peter Paul Rubens. Source: Bible Wikia
3 days ago · May 9, 2024 #Unveiling the Lives, #Works. Unveiling the Lives, Works, and Enduring Impact of Jesus Christ's 12 Apostles on Christianity. The 12 Apostles of Jesus Christ hold a revered place in Christian history, their lives intricately woven into the fabric of the gospel narrative. Despite their low beginnings as fishermen, tax collectors, and ...
5 days ago · 30 But many who are first will be last, and the last first.” (Matthew 19:27–30 (ESV) Jesus’ promises to the twelve disciples, excluding Judas Iscariot, are a direct response to Peter’s observation in vs. 27. What promises did Jesus make? First, Jesus emphasized the truth, or reality, of what He said. “Truly, I say to you.”
2 days ago · The New Testament presents a clear exhortation for believers to earnestly desire spiritual gifts, particularly the gift of prophecy. In 1 Corinthians 14:1, the apostle Paul writes, “Follow the way of love and eagerly desire gifts of the Spirit, especially prophecy.”. Paul recognizes the edifying and transformative power of prophecy within ...
