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May 20, 2012 Text: Acts 1:15-26
The Christian church faces its first leadership crisis. After Judas’ betrayal, the disciples look to fill his spot. A transition in leadership. A transition in leadership parallels what is going to happen at Oologah UMC.
What are we to make of the fact that Jesus handpicked Judas to be his disciple and to carry his authority into the world toward a restored Israel, in light of the reality that this same Judas betrayed Jesus to his death?
Even though Matthias is ultimately chosen by the apostles through the casting of lots, the Spirit elects Paul to carry the apostolic mantle left vacant by Judas. Clearly the criteria established by Peter and seconded by apostolic consent -- namely, that the one to replace Judas ought to have been witness to the entire ministry of Jesus from the beginning -- was not seconded by the Holy Spirit. Luke only ever mentions Matthias here in the Book of Acts. The Spirit chooses Paul as the twelfth apostle.