On Dec 25 we will celebrate the birth of Jesus for the salvation of mankind. Christ, Savior, Prince of Peace, Emmanuel, Son of Man, these are all common titles by which we know him. Perhaps one of the more common terms he used for himself is the most overlooked. We do well to remember that Jesus is the first Apostle. Perhaps this title does not readily come to mind because we regularly read the translation instead. His own constant witness is that he was “sent” (1)
As it is evident that Jesus was sent, so it also is evident that Jesus gathered others around him and “sent” them as He was sent, by and with His authority (2).
And that they chose and sent successors, as He authorized them to do (3).
Because Jesus promised to be with us forever, this will always be (4).
(1) Jn 4:34 5:24, 5:30, 5:37, 5:36, 6:38, 6:39, 6:40, 6:58, 7:16, 7:28, 7:33, 8:16, 8:18, 8:26, 8:29, 8:42, 9:4, 11:42, 12:44, 12:45, 12:49, 13:20, 14:24, 15:21, 16:5, 17:18, 17:21, 20:21, Lk 9:48, 10:16, Mk 9:36, Mt 10:40
(2) Jn 13:20-21, 17:18-21, 20:21, Lk 10:3, 10:16, Mk 9:36, Mt 10:16, 10:40, 28:18-20
(3) Acts 1:25-26, Titus 2:15
(4) Mt. 28:20
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