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In this book on the disciples, Butler's study is divided into two separate parts of twelve chapters each. The first twelve chapters give a profile of each of the disciples individually. The last twelve chapters highlight some of the most important experiences of the disciples—experiences which are representative of the development of the disciples as followers of Christ.

“Declare unto us this parable” (Matthew 15:15). The disciples did not always understand what Christ was teaching them. In instructing the people, Christ gave a parable to illustrate the truth He was teaching. The disciples did not understand the parable, so Peter made his inquiring comment. The significant thing about this comment is that it was rebuked by the Lord. After the comment, Christ said, “Are ye also yet without understanding?” (Matthew 15:16). A rebuke is not
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