Luke 6:13

Arabic KEH Ketab El Hayat (كتاب الحياة)

وَلَمَّا طَلَعَ النَّهَارُ، اسْتَدْعَى تَلاَمِيذَهُ، وَاخْتَارَ مِنْهُمْ اثْنَيْ عَشَرَ سَمَّاهُمْ أَيْضاً رُسُلاً.

What Does This Mean?

In this verse from Luke's Gospel, Jesus chooses twelve of his disciples to become apostles. This happened in the morning after a period of night or preparation. The key message is about the specific mission and responsibilities given to these twelve men.

Explained for Children

Imagine you are playing a game where your friend picks some kids to form a special team. That's what Jesus did with his friends here - he picked twelve to be on his special team called apostles. It's like when you pick your best friends for a big project!

Historical Background

The Gospel of Luke was written by the evangelist Luke, who was likely not an eyewitness but drew from oral and written traditions. This event is believed to have occurred during Jesus' ministry in Galilee around AD 28-30. The audience would have been early Christian communities familiar with Jewish customs and expectations about leadership.

Living It Out Today

Today, this verse can remind us of the importance of choosing our team wisely for important projects or missions. Just like Jesus chose his closest followers to spread His message, we should select individuals who share similar values and are committed to achieving a common goal.

Topics

• Leadership
• Discipleship
• Mission
• Selection
• Purpose
• Commitment

Related Verses

• Mark 3:14
• Matthew 10:2-4
• Acts 1:13
• John 6:70
• Luke 9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did Jesus choose only twelve disciples as apostles?

Jesus chose twelve to symbolize the renewal of Israel, which had twelve tribes. This number also represented a new covenant with God.

What was the role of these apostles chosen by Jesus in Luke 6:13?

The apostles were given special responsibilities such as preaching the gospel, healing the sick, and laying foundations for the early Christian communities.

How can I apply the lesson from Luke 6:13 to my personal life?

You can apply this by carefully selecting trustworthy individuals who share your values when working on important projects or tasks in both professional and personal settings.

What's the difference between a disciple and an apostle as seen in Luke 6:13?

While all twelve apostles were disciples, not all disciples became apostles. Apostles had specific roles including spreading the gospel and leading the early Christian communities.