Meet the Apostles: learning from their mistakes by ric Gustafson
Jesus because he was God never sinned. The disciples being fully human did sin. Because they were totally human, we can relate to their struggles with sin. We can relate to the questions that they asked and their reactions in different situations. The Gospels describe them as petty, selfish, vengeful and insecure. We can relate. These simple men were human and sinful.
Jesus was quick to rebuke them. Jesus reprimanded them when he had to. Yet Jesus saw good in them and recognized their eagerness to serve him. Jesus loved them as much as he loves us. Jesus corrected them and encouraged them.
The disciples, other than Judas Iscariot, repented of their mistakes and learned from them. They became role models for us Jesus's followers today. Praise God.
research help: ' The Twelve Apostles' by Time Inc Books
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
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