Contents
- 1 What was John’s occupation prior to being an apostle?
- 2 How does John refer to himself in the Gospel?
- 3 What were the two main reasons Paul originally wrote 1 Corinthians?
- 4 How does Paul typically begin and conclude every letter that he writes?
- 5 Which disciple of Jesus was a doctor?
- 6 What were the disciples doing when Jesus called them?
- 7 Who disowned Jesus 3 times?
- 8 What is the overarching message of Acts?
- 9 Why is John referred to as the disciple that Jesus loved?
- 10 Why was John so loved by Jesus?
What was John’s occupation prior to being an apostle?
Andrew, Peter, James and John, the sons of Zebedee, worked as fishermen. Matthew 4:18-22 relates that Andrew and Peter were fishing, plying their trade when called, and James and John were mending nets with their father.
How does John refer to himself in the Gospel?
John referred to himself this way because of his humility arising from the wonder of the reality Christ loved Him. The Church Fathers felt that the beloved disciple must have been one of the disciples identified in the synoptic gospels, but otherwise not mentioned in John.
What were the two main reasons Paul originally wrote 1 Corinthians?
What were the two main reasons Paul originally wrote 1 Corinthians? To answer questions the church had. To address issues within the church. Identify four key themes in 1 Corinthians.
How does Paul typically begin and conclude every letter that he writes?
How does Paul typically begin and conclude every letter that he writes? With a greeting (sometimes lengthy). What does 2 Corinthians 5:17 say about every follower of Christ?
Which disciple of Jesus was a doctor?
Luke was a physician and possibly a Gentile. He was not one of the original 12 Apostles but may have been one of the 70 disciples appointed by Jesus (Luke 10).
What were the disciples doing when Jesus called them?
As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, called Peter and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. “Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will make you fishers of men.” At once they left their nets and followed him.
Who disowned Jesus 3 times?
Then Peter remembered the word Jesus had spoken: “Before the rooster crows, you will disown me three times.” And he went outside and wept bitterly.
What is the overarching message of Acts?
What is the overarching message of Acts? The coming of the Holy Spirit ensures that the spread of the Church can’t be stopped. Judas Iscariot was one of Jesus’ twelve apostles. However, after he betrayed Jesus and committed suicide, a new apostle was chosen to take his place.
Why is John referred to as the disciple that Jesus loved?
The assumption that the Beloved Disciple was one of the Apostles is based on the observation that he was apparently present at the Last Supper, and Matthew and Mark state that Jesus ate with the Twelve. Thus, the most frequent identification is with John the Apostle, who would then be the same as John the Evangelist.
Why was John so loved by Jesus?
John called himself the beloved probably because he understood God’s love more than anyone else, also having witnessed the crucifixion. When everyone else were bickering about their official in the coming Kingdom of God, he found himself in Jesus bosom. This testified to the depth of his revelation.