Matthew and Thomas

First Apostles episode-taking a dive into our first 2 apostles/disciples: Matthew and ThomasMatthew: first mentioned in Matthew 9:9 name= gift of Godoccupation= tax collectorSpecial things to note= author of the book of Matthew; wrote one of 2 lineages of Jesus Christ; called LeviReflection questions: What do you think about Matthew's character based on his profession and/or writings?Have you ever felt left out or unwelcome?Thomas: first mentioned Matthew 10:3name = twinScripture references = story of doubt John 20:19-2; story of loyalty to the death for Jesus John 11:11-16; asks Jesus to know the way John 14:1-7Reflection questions: What if you were only known by your weakest moment?What word describes your faith today?Episode resources:inference definition: conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoninghttps://www.blueletterbible.orgArticle on the books of the apocrypha: https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/what-is-the-apocrypha