Week 02: Choice 3: Matthew 10; Mark 3:13-35; Luke 5:1-11. The Calling of the Twelve Apostles

1.          Review Matthew 10:1-4 and Mark 3:13-19 and highlight the names of
the original Twelve Apostles. Look up the names of three Apostles in
the Bible Dictionary and write one sentence describing something you
learned about each one you selected.

Andrew: I learned that Andrew was the one who brought Peter to meet Jesus. 

Judas: I learned that Judas was a leading member of the church in Jerusalem.

Peter: I learned that Jesus gave the name of Cephas to Peter, which means stone. 

2.          Read Acts 4:33; Doctrine and Covenants 107:23; and the entry for “Apostle” in the Bible Dictionary (p. 612). Then, write a definition for what an Apostle is.

An apostle is a special witness of the name of Christ in all the world. An apostle means "one sent forth." An apostle is someone who is chosen by Christ to represent Him and help with his teachings. 

3.          Describe in writing how the Savior's teachings to His Apostles in Matthew
10:5-42 prepared them to be sent out to proclaim the gospel.

The Lord taught them what they should do when they are going to teach the people. He said that they should be wise as serpents and harmless as doves. The Lord was so great at preparing His apostles to go out and teach His word. He said to beware of men because they will scourge them, but to keep faithful because the Lord will provide the words that they shall speak. 

4.          Read Luke 5:1-11. Explain in writing what you learn from the responses made by Peter, James, and John to the Savior’s call. How could you apply their actions and examples in your own life?

We need to be keeping faith in the Lord because He knows what is best for us and what we need at that point and time. Although Peter did not believe they would catch any fish, He obeyed the Lord and let the net down. He soon realized that He was wrong and he should be keeping his faith in the Lord.