The Master’s Men | Luke 6:12-16 | Pastor John Miller

What God blesses is not great ability, but great availability. In this compelling study of Luke 6:12–16, Pastor John Miller explores the night Jesus spent in prayer before choosing the twelve men who would lay the foundation of the Church. From the "inner circle" of Peter, James, and John to the tax collector Matthew and even the traitor Judas Iscariot, these were ordinary men with "feet of clay" whom God used to do extraordinary things. Pastor John unpacks the vital distinction between being a disciple (a learner) and an apostle (one sent with authority). Discover why Jesus relied on all-night prayer to seek the Father’s wisdom for this selection and what the four different lists of apostles in the New Testament reveal about their unique roles. Whether you feel "unlearned," "ignorant," or simply ordinary, this message is a powerful reminder that God chooses the foolish things of the world to confound the wise and uses "crack pots" to display His glory. In this study, you will discover: - The Power of Prayer: Why the Son of God, in His humanity, needed to seek the Father's strength and guidance. - The Hypostatic Union: Understanding Jesus as truly God and truly man. - Disciple vs. Apostle: Defining the shift from receiving instruction to being commissioned with divine authority. - The Three Groups of Four: A breakdown of the apostolic lists and the personalities within each group. - The Mystery of Judas: Why Jesus chose a traitor and how God brings good out of evil. - Availability over Ability: How to present your life as a living sacrifice for God's splendor and glory. 📺 WATCH THE FULL SERIES: Catch up on the entire verse-by-verse study through the Gospel of Luke here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP9sIJpVEMLKl-Yf93BLg8t9b8KOGIAmC 🕒 Video Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction: Availability over Ability 01:38 - The Overarching Theme: Ordinary People, Extraordinary Things 03:07 - The Context: Escalating Hostility from Religious Leaders 04:38 - Point 1: The Setting – All-Night Prayer (Verse 12) 06:40 - The Humanity of Christ: Why did Jesus pray? 09:25 - Five Reasons why we must pray 12:55 - Point 2: The Selecting – Disciple vs. Apostle (Verse 13) 14:40 - Identifying the Twelve: Foundation of the Church 17:35 - A Note on Apostles: Why there are no more today 19:30 - The Three Groups of Four: Analyzing the Lists 20:50 - Group 1: Peter, Andrew, James, and John 24:15 - The Sons of Thunder: Witnessing with a Blowtorch 26:45 - Group 2: Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, and Thomas 28:50 - Calculating Christ: Philip’s Mistake and Thomas’s Doubt 31:35 - Group 3: James (son of Alphaeus), Simon the Zealot, and the Judases 32:55 - The Tragedy of Judas Iscariot: This close, yet so far 34:55 - Point 3: The Sending – Apostles as Ambassadors 37:15 - Point 4: Their Significance – Names on the Foundation 38:15 - Point 5: Their Shortcomings – God uses Ordinary Men 40:05 - Conclusion: God achieves His purposes through our weakness ⛪️ Connect with Revival Christian Fellowship We are a church located in Menifee, CA, dedicated to the expository, verse-by-verse teaching of God's Word. Our mission is to see lives transformed by the power of the Gospel and the truth of the Scriptures. Visit our Website: https://www.revival.tv Watch More Sermons: https://www.revival.tv/sermons 🤝 Partner With Us If this ministry has been a blessing to your spiritual growth, consider partnering with us to help take the Word of God to the nations. Give Online: https://www.revival.tv/give 📱 Stay Updated Subscribe to stay connected with Pastor John Miller’s latest teachings and church updates. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/revivaltv Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/revival_tv #GospelOfLuke #TheTwelveApostles #PastorJohnMiller #RevivalChristianFellowship #BibleStudy #ExpositoryPreaching #Prayer #Discipleship #OrdinaryPeople #JesusIsLord