2.1 The Call Of The First Disciples Flashcards
(19 cards)
What happens at the calling of the fishermen?
Jesus began to gather his disciples
He told them they should repent for their sins and that the kingdom of God was at hand
Al 4 men left their livelihoods and families
—> 2 fishermen and 2 brothers
Quote for calling the fishermen
“Follow me and I will make you become fishers of men”
What happens in the calling of Levi?
Jesus calls a tax collector (Levi) to follow him
—> tax collectors were not popular, seen as traitors as they worked for the Romans
When the local religious leaders saw Jesus eating with sinners and tax collectors, they were appalled and questioned the disciples
Why were tax collectors not popular?
Seen as traitors as they worked for the Romans
Usually corrupt and would take extra money to keep for themselves
They frequently mixed with gentiles, which made them unclean according to Jewish law
Quote for calling of Levi
“It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners”
What did the calling of Levi show people?
The kingdom of God was open to everyone who believed in Jesus
Jesus was preaching a different message to the one they currently received from their leaders
What is the relevance for the calling the fishermen and the calling of Levi today?
Christian’s believe they can learn from the unhesitating response which the disciples gave to Jesus
Jesus showed that those who were rejected could find a place with him and be transformed
Jesus calls everyone to serve the kingdom, no one will be discriminated against
What are the twelve disciples?
The inner group of Jesus’ followers who represent the 12 tribes of Israel
What happens during the sending out of the twelve?
Jesus sent out the twelve disciples, in pairs, with disciplined instructions that they must follow
He told them to take nothing but a staff
—> “no bread, no bag, no money in your belts”
Quote for the sending out of the twelve
“No bread, no bag, no money in your belts”
What 3 tasks were the disciples given?
Preach
Work against evil
Heal the sick
Quote for disciples working against evil
“Authority over the unclean spirits” Mark 6:7
What did the dedication of the disciples show about them?
Their continued faith in Jesus
That they were willing to make sacrifices for their faith
—> reflects the sacrifices Jesus made
What are the 3 stories for the call of the first disciples?
Calling the Fishermen
The Calling of Levi
Sending out the Disciples
What does the sending out of the twelve tell us about the nature of Discipleship?
They should respond immediately and without hesitation when called
They must leave family, homes and jobs if necessary
Being a disciple is about getting out and doing service - to work as a player (“two by two”) rather than a spectator
Not easy being a disciple
Not a paid job - not about making profits, it’s about service
By carrying very little, it shows that nature of discipleship is itinerant
—> mean they could move on easily and take their message to as many people as possible
What does the sending out of the twelve mean for Christians today?
Jesus was sharing the responsibility and authority of announcing the arrival of the kingdom of God
—> he shared this authority to heal and remove evil
—> Christians today can share too in that authority to heal and to confront evil
What does the Catholic Church believe? (Sending out of the twelve)
It should evangelize and tell others of the good news of the Gospel and how it can transform lives
What do the Evangelical Christian groups believe? (Sending out of the twelve)
That public witness to faith is important in sharing the message of Christ
What do other Christians believe? (Sending out of the twelve)
May exercise discipleship in their everyday lives through the command to serve others
