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Chapter 9 Twelve Ordinary Men

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Chapter 9 Twelve Ordinary Men

The document contains questions about a chapter in the book Twelve Ordinary Men that discusses the apostles who followed Jesus, including their backgrounds and sacrifices made. It asks the reader to explain perspectives on various apostles like James and Judas based on passages from the New Testament gospels and what their inclusion by Jesus says about his choice of disciples.

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Twelve Ordinary Men - Chapter 9


Answer the following questions in complete sentences. 28 point possible

1. The apostles gave up everything to follow Jesus. We might see them as heroes. But, the
Bible doesn’t record their heroism. What explanation does MacArthur give? (p. 167) (1pt)

2. There are several men named James in the New Testament (p. 171). There was one
who became a church leader in Jerusalem and wrote an epistle at the end of the New
Testament. What was so interesting about this James? (1pt)

3. MacArthur describes four basic divisions of the Jews. Briefly describe each of them.
Pharisees, Sadducees, Essenes, Zealots (4pts)

4. Read John 6:43-71 Based on what Jesus taught in this passage, many turned away
from Him. What seems to have been the cause of this? Why didn’t the disciples turn
away too? (2pts)

5. In Hebrews 11:32-38 we find reference to anonymous heroes of faith. After reading over
the passage, explain why James the Less, Simon the Zealot, and Judas (not Iscariot)
were not given celebrity status even though they were heroically faithful to Jesus in at
least 2 sentences. (2 pts)

6. In John 14:21-23, why is Judas’ (not Iscariot) question consistent with his nickname?
(1pt)

7. Among the twelve, MacArthur suggests that we see one of every personality type. Why
do you think Jesus chose a diversity of people? (1pt)
Read Luke 18:28-30
8. How does Peter call attention to the sacrifice he made to follow Jesus? What in these
verses indicate Peter’s frustration? (2pts)

9. What did Jesus say in response? What does he mean by his own declaration? (2pts)

10. When are you most apt to be aware of the price tag that comes along with following
Jesus? (1pt)

Read John 19:17-27


11. Who was standing at the foot of the cross witnessing Jesus’ death? (3pts)

12. Compare this Mark 15:40. Why do some think that one of the Marys was the mother of
James the Less? (1pt)

13. Jesus’ mother wasn’t alone in her grief; others were standing there with her. God gives
us people to stand with as well. Who in your life can you count on through thick and
thin? (2pts)

Read John 14:21-24


14. According to Jesus, how does a person validate his/her verbalized love for Him? (1pt)

15. How does this insistence by Jesus go against the world’s idea that love is all about
feelings? (1pt)

16. Jesus makes a vivid picture of Home for believers. Compare this to Revelation 3:20
(2pts)

17. Judas (not Iscariot) was amazed that Jesus should manifest his glory to the disciples of
all people. When was the last time you experience awe over what God has done in your
life? (1pt)

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