Class - 8 Lesson 6

THE ELECTION OF MATHIAS

1. How many Apostles were there? Can you name them?

The Apostles were 12. Peter the eldest, His brother Andrew, James, John, Mathew, Barthelme, Thomas

Philip, Simon, Jacob, Jude and Jude Iscariot were the disciples of Jesus

2. In how many persons gathering did Peter speak up? - 120

3. Peter said, ‘Someone predicted Judas would lead those who will apprehend Jesus’.

Whom was Peter referring as predicted this? - King David

4. Which are the other names of Joseph?

He was also known as Justus or Barsabbas.

5. What was the criteria to be fullfilled by the candidates?

The criteria was that; the person should be one who was with other 11 Apostles in the period of incarnation

of Christ from the time of His Baptism by John up to the time of ascension.

6.Name the land Judas bought by the wage he earned by betraying Jesus? Akeldama or the Potters field

7. Explain how St.Mathias was chosen?

The candidate should be one who was with other 11 Apostles in the period of incarnation of Christ from

the time of His Baptism by John up to the time of ascension. There were two people who fulfilled the criteria

set for the election of new Apostle. One was Joseph. He was also known as Justus or Barsabbas. The 2nd one was

Mathias. Lot was taken from this two by submitting prayers to God.The lot fell to Mathias.

Therefore Mathias was included in the Apostolic Ministry.