Appointing Apostles

October 10 2021

Topic: Apostles

Book: Matthew

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-4

Recently, there have been many who claim the title of Apostle. But throughout church history, it was generally understood that apostles were a unique group of men with special authority and abilities, appointed for a specific time and a specific task. In this passage, we see Christ appointing and authorizing his apostles. Who were these men? Why they were appointed? What kind of authority were they given?