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The Call of the Apostles. Jesus calls ____ Apostles _________ is the first Jesus calls sinners, normal people Apostles called to: (1)spread Jesus’ teachings (2)heal the sick “possessed by demons”. Synthesis/Summary. Jesus begins his ministry (of course) in his hometown.
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The Call of the Apostles • Jesus calls ____ Apostles • _________ is the first • Jesus calls sinners, normal people • Apostles called to: • (1)spread Jesus’ teachings • (2)heal the sick “possessed by demons”
Synthesis/Summary • Jesus begins his ministry (of course) in his hometown. • The message of God’s care for the poor is not well-received by his neighbors, who think he’s bragging, or his family, who thinks he’s gone crazy.
Synthesis/Summary • Jesus does begin to attract some followers, the closest of which are called Apostles. • Most of Jesus’ first followers are simple people or sinners.