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James son of Alphaeus
A name on every list, and a man Jesus chose on purpose.
The story
- Chosen by name
Jesus called the ones he wanted, and James son of Alphaeus was among them. He was sent out with the others to preach (Matthew 10:1-7).
- Scattered at the arrest
When Jesus was seized in Gethsemane, all the disciples left him and fled. James was not the exception.
- Gathered in prayer
After the ascension he is named in the upper room, devoting himself to prayer with the others while they waited for the Spirit.
Key verses
“And he appointed twelve (whom he also named apostles) so that they might be with him and he might send them out to preach” (ESV)
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Questions to sit with
- What does it mean to you that Jesus chose someone we know almost nothing about?
- Where are you tempted to measure your faithfulness by how visible it is?
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible, © 2001 by Crossway. Used by permission.