Chap. 2 - The Training of the
Twelve
For the carrying on of His work, Christ did not choose the
learning or eloquence of the Jewish Sanhedrin or the power
of Rome. Passing by the self-righteous Jewish teachers, the
Master Worker chose humble, unlearned men to proclaim the
truths that were to move the world. These men He purposed
to train and educate as the leaders of His church. They in turn
were to educate others and send them out with the gospel
message. That they might have success in their work they
were to be given the power of the Holy Spirit. Not by human
might or human wisdom was the gospel to be proclaimed,
but by the power of God.
For three years and a half the disciples were under the
instruction of the greatest Teacher the world has ever known.
By personal contact and association, Christ trained them for
His service. Day by day they walked and talked with Him,
hearing His words of cheer to the weary and heavy-laden,
and seeing the manifestation of His power in behalf
