Acts 1:12-26
11 apostles together among about 120 believes at Mount of Olives.
Peter said to them " Brothers, the Scripture had to be fulfilled which the Holy Spirit spoke long go through the mouth if David concerning Judas... Therefore it is necessary to choose one of the men who have been with us the whole time the Lord Jesus went in and out among us, beginning from John' s baptism to the time when Jesus was taken up from us." This is the required condition to choose a new apostle.
It is written in Psalm 69:25
Purpose: For one of these must become a witness with us of his resurrection.
They proposed two men: Joseph called Barsabbas and Matthias. Then they cast lots, and the lot fell to Matthias; so he was added to the eleven apostles.
As far as we know, this is the last time the apostles use the time-honoured method of casting lots. It is not just a 'lucky dip' - the decision is made after much prayer.
Why?
The 12 apostles parallel the 12 tribes of Israel, so the number must be made up.
The 12 man must has been with Christ throughout his earthly ministry, and have seen him after the resurrection.
Peter is the leader among apostles after Jesus Christ was taken up.
Jesus resurrection is most important evidence to the believer of Christ.
How?
To be the follower of Jesus Christ is to honor name of Jesus Christ and the Lord. And to be the witness of the Lord.
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