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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?
ANSWER: No one. He was the last to be chosen by Christ The person who replaced Judas was Matthias, who was chosen by the casting of lots (Acts 1:25-26).
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
What was the order in which Jesus chose and called his 12 disciples?
Jesus called his 12 disciples in this order: Simon Peter, Andrew, James, John, Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, Thomas, James son of Alphaeus, Thaddaeus, Simon the Zealot, and Judas Iscariot.
Why did the church never add a twelfth disciple to take Judas' place and instead choose to carry on without him?
The church did not add a twelfth disciple to replace Judas because they believed that Judas' betrayal and subsequent death fulfilled a prophecy, and they chose to continue with the eleven remaining disciples as a symbolic representation of the twelve tribes of Israel.
Why did god pick the disciples?
No God did not pick up the disciples , it was Jesus who chose the disciples.
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.
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.
