19 Luke 6:12-16 (Call of the Apostles)

1. Prayer before a big decision (6.2-13)
Acts 14.23
A. Pray in isolation (6.12)
B. Commit to serious prayer (6:12)
C. Don’t expect a sign
Matthew 12.38-39, 16.1-2, 4
D. Jesus prayed, but He also chose (6:13)
2. We are called as disciples, but not apostles.
A. Cessationism vs continuationism
B. Two meaning of the word ‘apostle’
C. Evidence that the era of Apostles is over
(1.) The position of Apostle was temporary
Ephesians 2:19-20
(2.) Only three unique eras in which miracles were wielded
Matthew 10:1 ESV
(3.) Miraculous gifts are no longer welded
(4.) Testimony of church history
1 Timothy 4:19
D. Theology affects theology (consequences of our beliefs)
3. He has indeed chosen us