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Casting lots is like drawing straws or drawing names out of a hat. It doesn't say in acts exactly what the 'lots' were, they could have been sticks or stones with names on them. Casting lots is also mentioned in the Old Testament. For example:

Numbers 26:55, 33:54, 34:13

Joshua 18: 6-10

Jonah 1:7

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What man did the disciples choose to replace Judas?

The disciples chose a replacement by casting lots. Matthias replaced Judas.


Who was the one Jesus chose after Judas?

After Judas Iscariot, Jesus chose Matthias to be one of the Twelve Apostles. Matthias was selected by casting lots to replace Judas, as described in the Book of Acts in the New Testament.


Who are Jesus' disciples?

The disciples were Peter, james, john, andrew, Matthew, Thomas, Philip, Judas, thadeus, Barthalemew.01. Andrew02. Bartholomew03. James, the son of Zebedee04. James, the son of Alphaeus05. John, the son of Zebedee06. Matthew, also knows as Levi07. Philip08. Simon, to whom Jesus gave the name Peter09. Simon, the Zealot10. Thaddaeus, also known as Judas, the son of James11. Thomas12. Judas Iscariot, who betrayed Jesus for 30 pieces of silver and then hanged himself12. Matthias, whom the remaining disciples afterwards chose by casting lots for.01. Andrew02. Bartholomew03. James, the son of Zebedee04. James, the son of Alphaeus05. John, the son of Zebedee06. Matthew, also knows as Levi07. Philip08. Simon, to whom Jesus gave the name Peter09. Simon, the Zealot10. Thaddaeus, also known as Judas, the son of James11. Thomas12. Judas Iscariot, who betrayed Jesus for 30 pieces of silver and then hanged himself12. Matthias, whom the remaining disciples afterwards chose by casting lots for.


Where would you find in the bible the replacement of Judas Iscariot?

Look in Acts, chapter 1, verse 26. If you read from verse 23 to verse 26, it reveals how the disciples chose Matthias to replace Judas who had died by suicide.


Why would God resort to drawing lots to find replacement for Judas Why not appoint a replacement outright Does God roll dice for everyone's fate?

God did not draw lots for Judas' replacement, the disciples did. they were being led by the Holy Spirit the chose two capable replacements then ask God to make the final decision by casting lots. The disciples knew that God would show them which one was most worthy, and was following the ancient text by doing so. It was believed by early believers that God would control the outcome of the "casting of lots" so it was a choice most often utilized in weighted decisions.


What was the name of the disciple who chose to betray Jesus?

Judas Iscariot was the disciple that betrayed Jesus. See these verses in the Bible: Luke 22:47-48 and John 18:1-5


Why was Judas the chosen one?

Judas was the chosen one because Jesus entrusted his secret with him. Jesus could only trust Judas to ensure that he would be handed over to the romans so complete Jesus's story. Additionally, Judas was the strongest of all the disciples and Jesus knew he could withstand the torment / rage / anger of the other disciples who simply did not understand Jesus true purpose


Why did god pick the disciples?

No God did not pick up the disciples , it was Jesus who chose the disciples.


Who suceeded Judas iscariot?

They chose a man called Mathias.


why did Jesus chose mostly fishermen to be his disciples?

He calls Simon and Andrew “fishers of men” because, to me, they were ordinary people that could connect with the masses while simultaneously following the Gospel. Fishermen had traits that Jesus valued in his disciples. He chose disciples that were willing to learn. He chose disciples that were patient and determined.


Was any of the disciples a lawyer that Jesus chose?

There is no mention in the Bible that any of Jesus' twelve disciples were lawyers. The disciples chosen by Jesus were primarily fishermen, a tax collector, and tradesmen.


When was Judas called by God?

Assuming you mean Judas Iscariot and his call to be an apostle, then it was at the same time as the other apostles:Luke 613 And when it was day, he called unto him his disciples: and of them he chose twelve, whom also he named apostles; 14 Simon, (whom he also named Peter,) and Andrew his brother, James and John, Philip and Bartholomew, 15 Matthew and Thomas, James the son of Alphaeus, and Simon called Zelotes, 16 And Judas the brother of James, and Judas Iscariot, which also was the traitor.