Big Believers Full of Faith

“He was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and faith, and a great number of people were brought to the Lord.” – Acts 11:24 Today, I want to continue discussing the great authority given to us as followers of Christ. In Jesus’ time, there were two types of religious leaders: the teachers of the law and the rabbis who held authority, known in Hebrew as ”semikhah.” Today, the term refers to rabbis who are ordained, but in that era, semikhah signified a direct lineage tracing back to Moses. Those who received this special blessing were granted the power to perform miracles. Have you ever wondered why Jesus chose 12 disciples? The reason is linked to the 12 tribes of Israel; thus, He selected 12 disciples. But why did He then choose 70 disciples? The answer lies in the Torah, where Moses, feeling overwhelmed, selects 70 individuals and lays