Lészai, Lehel (2007) Elhívás és küldetés az első három evangéliumban [Vocation and Mission in the First Three Gospels]. Református Szemle, 100 (1). pp. 162-171.
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Jesus’ calling and ministry was chronologically followed by the vocation and election of the disciples. The story of the disciples’ vocation shows several resemblances with the stories on the calling of the Old Testament prophets, especially with the calling of Elisha by Elijah. The Twelve abandoned their occupations, homes, relatives, in one word everything immediately after the calling. Above all they had to give up their own lives, to share the master’s destiny. The number of the disciples is symbolic because Jesus laid claim upon all the twelve tribes of Israel. Through his disciples Jesus gathered God’s old-new people for salvation. Their selection was done out of a larger circle of disciples. Some of Jesus’ expectations were not compulsory for all of them. For example not everyone had to follow him leaving everything behind, because some women were his disciples by serving from their fortunes. Others did not leave their parents and relatives behind, but they still became disciples remaining in their places. Geographically the twelve disciples came from Galilee. The disciples were together with Jesus and they were prepared by him to preach, to heal, to drive out unclean spirits and to raise the dead. The mission – that meant serving and teaching, first of all – often went together with suffering, but that was considered to be another opportunity of bearing testimony to them. Their calling happened with a view to mission. The Father sent the Son, and Jesus sent the disciples to preach on God’s kingdom, on conversion and on belief in the Gospel. For this assignment he gives the disciples the same authority and power he got from the Father for preaching and healing.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Subjects: | B Mission theology/theory > Mission-Biblical teaching B Mission theology/theory > Missio Dei C Types of Christian Ministry > Discipleship G Christian traditions/Denominations > Reformed, Presbyterian |
| Divisions: | Central Europe > Hungary |
| Depositing User: | Katharina Penner |
| Date Deposited: | 27 Oct 2021 08:52 |
| Last Modified: | 27 Oct 2021 08:52 |
| URI: | https://ceeamsprints.osims.org/id/eprint/2198 |
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