The Replacement of Judas: Casting Lots

How was the replacement for Judas determined?

The replacement for Judas was determined through which method?

Answer:

The method used to determine who would replace Judas was casting lots, according to Acts 1:15-26.

In the story of Judas' replacement in the Bible, the method used to determine who would take his place as one of the twelve apostles was through the practice of casting lots. This ancient method involved placing the names of the candidates, in this case, Joseph called Barsabbas and Matthias, on stones or pieces of wood and then drawing one out to make a decision. The lot fell on Matthias, who became the replacement for Judas.

Casting lots was a common practice in the ancient world and was used as a way to seek divine guidance when making decisions. Although not a scientific or mathematical method, it was believed to be a way to let God intervene in the selection process. The remaining apostles prayed for direction before casting lots, showing their trust in God's will.