Concept:After Jesus’ resurrection and ascension, the Early Church gathered to restore the full number of the twelve apostles.
Explanation:Before His ascension, Jesus commanded the apostles to wait in Jerusalem.
After He left, the Eleven met together with other believers in an upper room.
Peter stood up and reminded them that Judas Iscariot, who had betrayed Jesus, was dead.
The group prayed for God’s guidance, then cast lots to choose his successor.
The lot fell on Matthias, and he was added to the eleven apostles.
This meeting took place before Pentecost and before the church discussed Gentile inclusion or planned expansion.
The event is recorded in Acts 1:12-26.
Answer:The Early Church met to appoint a replacement for Judas Iscariot, so the correct option is C.