Feb 02 2025 37 mins
Until now, the role of the Twelve has been to "be with Jesus" (3:14), an exclusive relationship as seen by Jesus' refusal of the Gerasene's request after his deliverance (5:18–19). This calling and companionship had set the Twelve apart as a special community. They had experienced Jesus' ministry of teaching that included healing and exorcisms. Here for the first time they actively share in Jesus' ministry.