Apostles Called By Christ

Things I learned about the these apostles...
      Peter, I learned is the the brother of Andrew (who I didn't even know existed.) who had moral challenges.
      James was beheaded by Herod and was chosen to be with the Lord on special occasions like the transfiguration.
      Andrew was a disciple of John the Baptist before he was called as an Apostle.
What is an Apostle?
         An apostle is a special witness of Christ that is called and ordained.
Christ told his apostles that there is no man left behind and although they will be hated on every front that they should spread the word.
I want to be like the apostles for in the fact that after they learned from Christ they made a dedication to stay with those teachings and follow him to the end. It takes a lot of gumption to give up all you know to have blind faith. Even in Christ.

Matthew 3:13–17. The Baptism of Jesus Christ

Review Matthew 3:13–17 and the institute student manual commentary for Matthew 3:16, “What Is the Significance of the Holy Ghost Descending ‘like a Dove’?” (pg. 28–29). Then write answers to the following questions:

• Why was John hesitant to baptize Jesus? 
• Because Jesus was a perfect and holy being whilst John was very aware of his flaws and imperfections.  John thought it wouldn't be respectful if he a mere man were to baptize the Son of God.  
• What is taught here about the Holy Ghost? 
•  The Holy Ghost can appear like a dove or as the sign of the dove. But he cannot physically change into a dove because he has no mortal body.
• Jesus Christ said He must be baptized to “fulfill all righteousness.” List three reasons why Jesus Christ was baptized (see 2 Nephi 31:6–11)
• He did it to set an example 
• He did it to be obedient to his Father in Heaven
• So we could follow in his footsteps. Because if a perfect man must be baptized then so should we the imperfect.
• What evidence is found in Matthew 3:16–17 that the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost are three separate personages in the Godhead? 
• Because all three were there or at least were manifest in that moment. Heavenly Father spoke and said that He was well pleased with  His Son. The Holy Ghost showed himself as a dove and finally the Son of God was there being baptized to show us the way to righteousness.

5 Truths About Premortal and Mortal Jesus

From John 1:1-14 and 17:1-5 I learned 10 thruths. 5 before and after his mortal state.

1. Christ had glory before coming to earth
2. He created the world
3. He gives mortal life
4. Christ gives eternal life
5. Christ glorified the Lord on Earth
6. Christ will become like the Father after he dies
7. He gives us the power to become like him.
8. He was given a body of flesh and bone
9. He was begotten of God
10. He was sent as a witness of the Light of God

Christ is the son of the Living God. He was born foreordained to come to this Earth and born by Mary.

Messiah means anointed one and  gives way to the foreordained part that Christ fulfills. 

Jehovah means Lord or God. The Great I Am, if you will. He is the Lord of all. 

Immanuel- the tittle given to the Future King by the Jews. It means that Christ would be born by a virgin (Mary).

The Word- means Christ in his pre-mortal state. Though some other references allude to it being his commandments.