The Big Decision
It’s been seven weeks of celebrating the most incredible moments of our faith: Easter, the Ascension, and Pentecost. We’ve stood in awe of Jesus’ victory over sin and death, His return to the Father, and the Spirit descending in power.
But now, we’re coming back to where it all began. We’re stepping back into the Gospel of Luke, where Jesus is teaching, healing, and preparing His disciples for everything we’ve just celebrated.
In Luke 6:12-16, we find Jesus at a crucial moment. His ministry is growing, the crowds are swelling, and the religious leaders are grumbling. Jesus knows it’s time to take the next step: choosing twelve apostles who will partner with Him in bringing God’s Kingdom to earth. Over the next six days, we’ll unpack this pivotal moment, step by step.
New here?
Read the scripture first in the CMC App. To get there, click the Bible icon at the bottom, then click Plan.
After reading the NT and OT verses for the day, come back here for discussion.
Every day I add to this same blog posting - so don't look for a new blog this week - just keep opening this one.
But now, we’re coming back to where it all began. We’re stepping back into the Gospel of Luke, where Jesus is teaching, healing, and preparing His disciples for everything we’ve just celebrated.
In Luke 6:12-16, we find Jesus at a crucial moment. His ministry is growing, the crowds are swelling, and the religious leaders are grumbling. Jesus knows it’s time to take the next step: choosing twelve apostles who will partner with Him in bringing God’s Kingdom to earth. Over the next six days, we’ll unpack this pivotal moment, step by step.
New here?
Read the scripture first in the CMC App. To get there, click the Bible icon at the bottom, then click Plan.
After reading the NT and OT verses for the day, come back here for discussion.
Every day I add to this same blog posting - so don't look for a new blog this week - just keep opening this one.
Monday: Jesus Prays All Night
NT Scripture: Luke 6:12
OT Scripture: 1 Samuel 23:4
Historical Context:
In ancient Jewish culture, prayer was central to life, but an all-night prayer was rare. It was reserved for moments of deep need or significance.
Mountains, too, held spiritual importance—they were seen as places to meet with God (think Moses on Mount Sinai or Elijah on Mount Carmel). Jesus climbing a mountain and praying all night shows that He treated this decision—choosing the Twelve—as a moment of profound importance.
You don’t know it yet unless you read ahead but… Jesus is picking APOSTLES; He was building the foundation for God’s Kingdom on earth
How does He do this? He goes off to pray ALL NIGHT.
Have any of you ever prayed all night? This must be really important!
Reflection for Us:
A little short today ( I will make it up to you... lol)
How often do we rush into decisions without pausing to pray? This is about to be a really big deal and Jesus shows us the importance of slowing down and seeking God’s guidance, especially during pivotal moments.
If Jesus, the Son of God, made prayer a priority, how much more should we?
Reflection Question?
We are early in this reflection so two questions… What’s one decision you need to bring to God in prayer today?
If you followed the blog last week - did you come up with a name? IYKYK.
NT Scripture: Luke 6:12
OT Scripture: 1 Samuel 23:4
Historical Context:
In ancient Jewish culture, prayer was central to life, but an all-night prayer was rare. It was reserved for moments of deep need or significance.
Mountains, too, held spiritual importance—they were seen as places to meet with God (think Moses on Mount Sinai or Elijah on Mount Carmel). Jesus climbing a mountain and praying all night shows that He treated this decision—choosing the Twelve—as a moment of profound importance.
You don’t know it yet unless you read ahead but… Jesus is picking APOSTLES; He was building the foundation for God’s Kingdom on earth
How does He do this? He goes off to pray ALL NIGHT.
Have any of you ever prayed all night? This must be really important!
Reflection for Us:
A little short today ( I will make it up to you... lol)
How often do we rush into decisions without pausing to pray? This is about to be a really big deal and Jesus shows us the importance of slowing down and seeking God’s guidance, especially during pivotal moments.
If Jesus, the Son of God, made prayer a priority, how much more should we?
Reflection Question?
We are early in this reflection so two questions… What’s one decision you need to bring to God in prayer today?
If you followed the blog last week - did you come up with a name? IYKYK.
Tuesday: Why Twelve Apostles?
NT Scripture: Luke 6:13
OT Scripture: Genesis 49:28
NT Scripture: Luke 6:13
OT Scripture: Genesis 49:28
Wednesday: Meet the Fishermen
NT Scripture: Luke 6:14
OT Scripture: Amos 4:2
NT Scripture: Luke 6:14
OT Scripture: Amos 4:2
Thursday: Opposites on the Same Team
NT Scripture: Luke 6:15
OT Scripture: Isaiah 11:6
NT Scripture: Luke 6:15
OT Scripture: Isaiah 11:6
Friday: Judas and Trusting God’s Plan
NT Scripture: Luke 6:16
OT Scripture: Psalm 41:9
NT Scripture: Luke 6:16
OT Scripture: Psalm 41:9
Saturday: Building Something New
NT Scripture: Luke 6:12-16
OT Scripture: Isaiah 28:16
NT Scripture: Luke 6:12-16
OT Scripture: Isaiah 28:16
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