Characters
Biblical figures
Church
Matias
"Gift of YHWH"
Bio Summary
מַתִּתְיָה (Mattityah)Chosen to replace Judas Iscariot, Matthias represents little-noticed but essential fidelity for apostolic continuity.
Birth
w. 5 BC
Death
w. 70 AD
Family
qualificacao: Witness since John's baptismeleito_por: apostolic draw
Key Events
- Followed Jesus from the beginning
- Participated in the choice in Acts 1
- Received the Spirit at Pentecost
- Served as a witness to the resurrection
Character Traits
AvailabilityFidelityConstancyTestimony
Historical Locations
JerusalemJudeaCappadocia
Life Lessons
- God promotes those who remain faithful even without prominence
- Spiritual succession needs character and history with Jesus
- Calls may come after long waits
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