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Acts 6:7 "Then the word of God spread, and the number of the disciples multiplied greatly in Jerusalem..." Acts 6:7"

Day 365 – Mark 16

“Then the word of God spread, and the number of the disciples multiplied greatly in Jerusalem…” Acts 6:7

THE DISCIPLES OF THE LORD JESUS

Mark concluded his Gospel on a strong note with reference to the disciples of the Lord Jesus.

“And they went out and preached everywhere,
the Lord working with them and confirming the word
through accompanying signs. Amen.
MARK 16:20

1. The Lord working with them

The disciples had known success in earlier ministries. Let us recall the following text that described the first time the disciples were sent out.

“So they went out and preached that people should repent.
And they cast out many demons, anointed with oil
many who were sick, and healed them.”
MARK 6:12-13

a) No more doubts or fears

Whatever doubts the disciples had were dealt with! They were no longer cringing in fear either.

b) Preached everywhere

This new ministry was even more challenging than the first one! The challenge of the Lord Jesus to His disciples was to preach the Gospel to every creature.

2. Traditions associated with the disciples of the Lord Jesus

The following are traditions with reference to the disciples of the Lord Jesus. Mighty was their witness for the Lord.

a) The apostles

i) James was the first apostle to be martyred.

ii) Matthew suffered martyrdom slain by the sword in Ethiopia.

iii) John was banished to Patmos.

iv) Peter was crucified at Rome.

v) Bartholomew was flayed alive.

vi) Andrew was bound to a cross; he died preaching the Word.

vii) Thomas was run through the body with a lance.

viii) Paul was beheaded in Rome.

b) The other Gospel writers

i) Luke was hanged upon an olive tree in Greece.

ii) Mark was dragged through the streets of Alexandria till he died.

Each one had taken up his cross and served faithfully to the very end!