In this episode, we continue our study of the Book of Acts. Specifically, chapter 1, verses 12-26. After Jesus ascends back into Heaven, having appeared to His followers for 40 days after His resurrection from the dead, Jesus' followers are still in Jerusalem waiting for the Holy Spirit per Jesus' instruction. While they wait, Peter tells the other disciples that per Psalm 109:8, "‘Let someone else take his position.’"-it was time for someone to take Judas Iscariot's place as an apostle of Jesus. Peter lays out the qualification for the replacement; that is, he must have been with them as a witness of Jesus' baptism by John the Baptist until Jesus' ascension back into Heaven. This is so because in Jesus' last commission to the apostles, He tells them, "you will be my witnesses." Thus, Judas' replacement must have witnessed Jesus' ministry. They nominated two men: Joseph called Barsabbas (also known as Justus) and Matthias, who met the qualification. After praying to God, they casted lot and Matthias was chosen.
This is the last recorded case in the Bible of God's people using lots
because within days, the Holy Spirit will come upon the disciples and permanently dwell inside the hearts of the people (Acts 2:1–4). As Jesus promised, the Holy Spirit will guide Jesus' followers into truth; thus, lots are no longer needed.
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