18.02.05 MATTHIAS CHOSEN AS JUDAS’ REPLACEMENT

Bill Heinrich  -  Dec 18, 2015  -  Comments Off on 18.02.05 MATTHIAS CHOSEN AS JUDAS’ REPLACEMENT

18.02.05 Acts 1:15-26

 

MATTHIAS CHOSEN AS JUDAS’ REPLACEMENT  

 

15 During these days Peter stood up among the brothers—the number of people who were together was about 120 — and said: 16 “Brothers, the Scripture had to be fulfilled that the Holy Spirit through the mouth of David spoke in advance about Judas, who became a guide to those who arrested Jesus. 17 For he was one of our number and was allotted a share in this ministry.” 18 Now this man acquired a field with his unrighteous wages. He fell headfirst and burst open in the middle, and all his insides spilled out.     19 This became known to all the residents of Jerusalem, so that in their own the Law that field is called Hakeldama (that is, Field of Blood). 20 “For it is written in the Book of Psalms:

Let his dwelling become desolate;
let no one live in it (Ps. 69:25);                                                                                             and
Let someone else take his position (Ps.109:8).

21 “Therefore, from among the men who have accompanied us during the whole time the Lord Jesus went in and out among us — 22 beginning from the baptism of John until the day He was taken up from us — from among these, it is necessary that one become a witness with us of His resurrection.”

23 So they proposed two: Joseph, called Barsabbas, who was also known as Justus, and Matthias. 24 Then they prayed, “You, Lord, know the hearts of all; show which of these two You have chosen 25 to take the place in this apostolic service that Judas left to go to his own place.” 26 Then they cast lots for them, and the lot fell to Matthias. So he was numbered with the 11 apostles.

  

According to Church tradition, Matthias was selected because he was one who had followed the entire ministry of Jesus and, therefore, was familiar with all His teachings.  He was also one of the original 72 missionaries sent out by Jesus.

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