THE LEAP: THE CHURCH FOUNDERS
Lesson Overview: The Church Founders. 9.20.06
Biblical Passage: Acts 1:15-26
Supporting Scripture: Mark 3:13-19; Ephesians 4:11-12
Key Question: What was the role of the apostles in the early Church?
Biblical Truth: The apostles had to replace Judas with a capable leader.
Biblical Context: As the apostles prayed and waited for the Holy Spirit to come upon them, they gave attention to the matter of replacing Judas. The apostles gave careful attention to who would be selected as a leader. They chose two candidates who had been with them from the time of Jesus’ baptism. Resting in the sovereignty of God, they cast lots to determine their choice.
Memory Verse: Ephesians 4:11-12
Biblical Passage: Acts 1:15-26
Supporting Scripture: Mark 3:13-19; Ephesians 4:11-12
Key Question: What was the role of the apostles in the early Church?
Biblical Truth: The apostles had to replace Judas with a capable leader.
Biblical Context: As the apostles prayed and waited for the Holy Spirit to come upon them, they gave attention to the matter of replacing Judas. The apostles gave careful attention to who would be selected as a leader. They chose two candidates who had been with them from the time of Jesus’ baptism. Resting in the sovereignty of God, they cast lots to determine their choice.
Memory Verse: Ephesians 4:11-12
