The Eleven

The Eleven refers to the remaining apostles of Jesus Christ after the betrayal and death of Judas Iscariot. They played a crucial role in the early church and the spread of the Gospel.

After the resurrection of Jesus, the Eleven were tasked with continuing His ministry and establishing the church in a hostile environment, marked by persecution and skepticism.

• Apostolic Authority
• Witness to the Resurrection
• Mission and Evangelism
• Unity in the Body of Christ

1. Matthew 28:19-20Jesus commands the Eleven to go and make disciples, highlighting their role in the Great Commission.
2. Acts 1:8Jesus promises the Holy Spirit to the Eleven, empowering them to be His witnesses in Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.

1. Matthew 28:16-20The Great Commission, where Jesus instructs the Eleven to make disciples of all nations.
2. Acts 1:15-26The selection of Matthias to replace Judas, emphasizing the importance of apostolic leadership.
3. Acts 2:1-4The coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost, empowering the Eleven to preach boldly.

• Recognize the importance of apostolic teaching and authority in the church today.
• Embrace the call to evangelism and discipleship as part of the Great Commission.
• Seek the empowerment of the Holy Spirit for effective witness and ministry.

• Affirms the authority of the apostles as foundational leaders of the early church.
• Highlights the importance of the resurrection as the basis for the apostles' witness.
• Demonstrates the role of the Holy Spirit in empowering believers for mission.

• Pentecost

  The empowerment of the Eleven at Pentecost marked the beginning of the church's mission to the world.

• The Great Commission

  The Eleven were directly commissioned by Jesus to spread the Gospel, making them central to the fulfillment of the Great Commission.