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138:10.1 [[The apostles]] early [[organized]] themselves in the following [[manner]]:

138:10.1 [[The apostles]] early [[organized]] themselves in the following [[manner]]:

*1. 138:10.2 [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=The_apostles#139:1._ANDREW.2C_THE_FIRST_CHOSEN Andrew], the first chosen [[apostle]], was designated chairman and director general of the twelve.

*1. 138:10.2 [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=The_apostles#139:1._ANDREW.2C_THE_FIRST_CHOSEN Andrew], the first chosen [[apostle]], was designated chairman and director general of the twelve.

*2. 138:10.3 [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]], [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=The_apostles#139:3._JAMES_ZEBEDEE James], and [[John, the Apostle|John]] were appointed [[personal]] [[companions]] of [[Jesus]]. They were to attend him day and night, to minister to his [[physical]] and sundry needs, and to accompany him on those night [[vigil]]s of [[prayer]] and [[mysterious]] [[communion]] with [[the Father]] in heaven.

*2. 138:10.3 [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]], [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=The_apostles#139:3._JAMES_ZEBEDEE James], and [[John, the Apostle|John]] were appointed [[personal]] [[companions]] of [[Jesus]]. They were to attend him day and night, to minister to his [[physical]] and sundry needs, and to accompany him on those night [[vigil]]s of [[prayer]] and [[mysterious]] [[communion]] with [[the Father]] in heaven.

*3. 138:10.4 [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=The_apostles#139:5._PHILIP_THE_CURIOUS Philip] was made steward of the [[group]]. It was his [[duty]] to provide [[food]] and to see that [[visitors]], and even the multitude of listeners at times, had something to eat.

*3. 138:10.4 [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=The_apostles#139:5._PHILIP_THE_CURIOUS Philip] was made steward of the [[group]]. It was his [[duty]] to provide [[food]] and to see that [[visitors]], and even the multitude of listeners at times, had something to eat.

*4. 138:10.5 [[Nathaniel]] watched over the needs of the [[families]] of the twelve. He received regular reports as to the requirements of each [[apostle]]'s [[family]] and, making requisition on [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=The_apostles#139:12._JUDAS_ISCARIOT Judas], the treasurer, would send funds each week to those in need.

*4. 138:10.5 [[Nathaniel]] watched over the needs of the [[families]] of the twelve. He received regular reports as to the requirements of each [[apostle]]'s [[family]] and, making requisition on [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=The_apostles#139:12._JUDAS_ISCARIOT Judas], the treasurer, would send funds each week to those in need.

*5. 138:10.6 [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=The_apostles#139:7._MATTHEW_LEVI Matthew] was the fiscal agent of the apostolic corps. It was his [[duty]] to see that the [[budget]] was balanced, the treasury replenished. If the funds for [[mutual]] [[support]] were not forthcoming, if donations sufficient to maintain the party were not received, Matthew was empowered to order the twelve back to their nets for a [[season]]. But this was never [[necessary]] after they began their [[public]] work; he always had sufficient funds in the treasurer's hands to [[finance]] their [[activities]].

*5. 138:10.6 [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=The_apostles#139:7._MATTHEW_LEVI Matthew] was the fiscal agent of the apostolic corps. It was his [[duty]] to see that the [[budget]] was balanced, the treasury replenished. If the funds for [[mutual]] [[support]] were not forthcoming, if donations sufficient to maintain the party were not received, Matthew was empowered to order the twelve back to their nets for a [[season]]. But this was never [[necessary]] after they began their [[public]] work; he always had sufficient funds in the treasurer's hands to [[finance]] their [[activities]].

*6. 138:10.7 [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=The_apostles#139:8._THOMAS_DIDYMUS Thomas] was manager of the itinerary. It devolved upon him to arrange lodgings and in a general way select places for [[teaching]] and [[preaching]], thereby insuring a smooth and expeditious [[travel]] schedule.

*6. 138:10.7 [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=The_apostles#139:8._THOMAS_DIDYMUS Thomas] was manager of the itinerary. It devolved upon him to arrange lodgings and in a general way select places for [[teaching]] and [[preaching]], thereby insuring a smooth and expeditious [[travel]] schedule.

*7. 138:10.8 [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=The_apostles#139:9_and_10._JAMES_AND_JUDAS_ALPHEUS James and Judas] the twin sons of Alpheus were assigned to the management of the multitudes. It was their task to deputize a sufficient number of assistant ushers to enable them to maintain order among the crowds during the [[preaching]].

*7. 138:10.8 [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=The_apostles#139:9_and_10._JAMES_AND_JUDAS_ALPHEUS James and Judas] the twin sons of Alpheus were assigned to the management of the multitudes. It was their task to deputize a sufficient number of assistant ushers to enable them to maintain order among the crowds during the [[preaching]].

*8. 138:10.9 [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=The_apostles#139:11._SIMON_THE_ZEALOT Simon Zelotes] was given charge of [[recreation]] and play. He managed the Wednesday programs and also sought to provide for a few hours of [[relaxation]] and diversion each day.

*8. 138:10.9 [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=The_apostles#139:11._SIMON_THE_ZEALOT Simon Zelotes] was given charge of [[recreation]] and play. He managed the Wednesday programs and also sought to provide for a few hours of [[relaxation]] and diversion each day.

*9. 138:10.10 [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=The_apostles#139:12._JUDAS_ISCARIOT Judas Iscariot] was appointed treasurer. He carried the bag. He paid all expenses and kept the books. He made [[budget]] estimates for [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=The_apostles#139:7._MATTHEW_LEVI Matthew] from week to week and also made weekly reports to [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=The_apostles#139:1._ANDREW.2C_THE_FIRST_CHOSEN Andrew]. Judas paid out funds on Andrew's authorization.

*9. 138:10.10 [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=The_apostles#139:12._JUDAS_ISCARIOT Judas Iscariot] was appointed treasurer. He carried the bag. He paid all expenses and kept the books. He made [[budget]] estimates for [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=The_apostles#139:7._MATTHEW_LEVI Matthew] from week to week and also made weekly reports to [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=The_apostles#139:1._ANDREW.2C_THE_FIRST_CHOSEN Andrew]. Judas paid out funds on Andrew's authorization.

138:10.11 In this way the twelve [[functioned]] from their early [[organization]] up to the time of the reorganization made [[necessary]] by the desertion of [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=The_apostles#139:12._JUDAS_ISCARIOT Judas], the betrayer. [[The Master]] and his [[disciple]]-[[apostles]] went on in this [[simple]] [[manner]] until Sunday, January 12, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/27_AD A.D. 27], when he called them together and [[formally]] [[ordained]] them as [[ambassadors]] of [[the kingdom]] and preachers of its glad tidings. And soon thereafter they [[prepared]] to start for [[Jerusalem]] and [[Judea]] on their first [[public]] [[preaching]] tour.

138:10.11 In this way the twelve [[functioned]] from their early [[organization]] up to the time of the reorganization made [[necessary]] by the desertion of [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=The_apostles#139:12._JUDAS_ISCARIOT Judas], the betrayer. [[The Master]] and his [[disciple]]-[[apostles]] went on in this [[simple]] [[manner]] until Sunday, January 12, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/27_AD A.D. 27], when he called them together and [[formally]] [[ordained]] them as [[ambassadors]] of [[the kingdom]] and preachers of its glad tidings. And soon thereafter they [[prepared]] to start for [[Jerusalem]] and [[Judea]] on their first [[public]] [[preaching]] tour.

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[[Category:Paper 138 - Training the Kingdom's Messengers]]

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[[Category: Apostleship]]

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