2017-06-21 20:45:09 +00:00
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## They prayed ##
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"Then the believers prayed"
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## You, Lord, know the hearts of all men ##
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"Lord, You know the inner motivations and thoughts of everyone."
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## so reveal which of these two is the one whom you have chosen to take the place in this ministry and apostleship ##
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2017-06-21 20:47:54 +00:00
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"Therefore, God, show us which of these men you have selected to fill this empty position among the apostles."
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2017-06-21 20:45:09 +00:00
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## from which Judas transgressed to go to his own place ##
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2017-06-21 20:47:54 +00:00
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The role was left empty because Judas betrayed Jesus, left, and died.
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2017-06-21 20:45:09 +00:00
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## They cast lots for them ##
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They used the lot to decide between Joseph and Matthias.
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## the lot fell to Matthias ##
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The lot indicated that Matthias should be chosen.
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## he was numbered with the eleven apostles ##
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"the disciples considered him to be one of the apostles"
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