MEET THE DISCIPLES
Simon Peter
Simon Peter
Originally named Simon, Jesus gave him the name Peter which means "The Rock". Peter is known for his strong-willed temper and extreme courage. He worked as a fisherman with his brother Andrew before following Jesus. He is one of the three disciples in Jesus' inner circle and he is also one of the only disciples known to be married.
James
James
James was a fisherman along with his brother John.
He was given the nickname "Son of Thunder" because of his stormy personality and eagerness to judge the enemies of God.
James is one of the three disciples in Jesus' inner circle where he witnessed many miracles of Jesus that the other disciples were not able to see.
He was given the nickname "Son of Thunder" because of his stormy personality and eagerness to judge the enemies of God.
James is one of the three disciples in Jesus' inner circle where he witnessed many miracles of Jesus that the other disciples were not able to see.
John
John
John was raised as a fisherman with his brother James by their father Zebedee. Also given the nickname "Son of Thunder", John was known to be the closest disciple to Jesus and the last of the three in Jesus' inner circle. He was the first to arrive at the tomb of Jesus after his death and he also wrote five books of The Bible.
Andrew
Andrew
Andrew grew up in Bethsaida with his brother Simon as a fisherman.
He was a follower of the prophet, John the Baptist, before John sent him to Jesus.
Andrew is known to be the first disciple of Jesus and he spent his life spreading the Gospel of Jesus.
He was a follower of the prophet, John the Baptist, before John sent him to Jesus.
Andrew is known to be the first disciple of Jesus and he spent his life spreading the Gospel of Jesus.
Matthew
Matthew
Before following Jesus, people did not like Matthew as he was a tax collector for the Roman government.
Being under Roman rule was considered the worst thing for the Jewish people.
He thought highly of himself, but after being called by Jesus he served others.
Being under Roman rule was considered the worst thing for the Jewish people.
He thought highly of himself, but after being called by Jesus he served others.
James
The Younger
James The Younger
The nickname, "The Younger", was given to James because there were two disciples called James that followed Jesus.
Leaving his home in Galilee, James preached the gospel all over Egypt and Palestine and was eventually put in charge of the Christian church of Jerusalem.
Leaving his home in Galilee, James preached the gospel all over Egypt and Palestine and was eventually put in charge of the Christian church of Jerusalem.
Judas
Judas Iscariot
Serving as the Treasurer of the disciples, Judas handled all of the money and finances as the disciples trusted him the most. He is most known for his betrayal of Jesus in return for thirty pieces of silver.
The way he showed the Roman army who to arrest was to kiss Jesus on the cheek.
The way he showed the Roman army who to arrest was to kiss Jesus on the cheek.
Thomas
Thomas
Known as the pessimist of the disciples, Thomas was often questioned everything but was full of courage.
He earned his nickname, "Doubting Thomas" due to not believing the other disciples that Jesus had appeared to them after Jesus rose from the dead.
He earned his nickname, "Doubting Thomas" due to not believing the other disciples that Jesus had appeared to them after Jesus rose from the dead.
Bartholomew
Bartholomew
The son of the King of Geshur, Bartholomew was considered royalty. He is also known by the name Nathanael. He was a scholar of the law of Moses and of studied the prophets. He is often grouped with Philip as they were friends before following Jesus.
Philip
Philip
Raised in Bethsaida, Philip was also a fisherman and recently married and had a daughter named Leah.
He was very methodical and curious as he always had many questions he asked Jesus when he was preaching and teaching the other disciples.
He was in charge of handling all of the food for the disciples and he took the gospel to Ethiopia and Samaria.
He was very methodical and curious as he always had many questions he asked Jesus when he was preaching and teaching the other disciples.
He was in charge of handling all of the food for the disciples and he took the gospel to Ethiopia and Samaria.
Simon
The Zealot
Simon The Zealot
Being a Zealot for most of his life, Simon had a deep hatred for the Romans who were oppressing the Jewish people. The Zealots held a military faction in Israel where they trained men as assassins to fight the Romans. He also had a sense of compassion for Matthew when the other disciples despised him for being a tax collector and betraying the Jewish people.
Jude
Jude
Also known as Thaddeus by many, Jude was raised in Galilee along with his brother James the Younger. He was a militant man that was passionate and intense in nature. He originally thought that Jesus was going to be a military leader to save them from the oppressions of Rome but came to know Jesus' true cause. He preached in Persia and Assyria.
Simon Peter
Simon Peter
Originally named Simon, Jesus gave him the name Peter which means "The Rock". Peter is known for his strong-willed temper and extreme courage. He worked as a fisherman with his brother Andrew before following Jesus. He is one of the three disciples in Jesus' inner circle and he is also one of the only disciples known to be married. He preached the gospel in Asia, Galatia, Ephesus, and Rome.
James
James
James was a fisherman along with his brother John.
He was given the nickname "Son of Thunder" because of his stormy personality and eagerness to judge the enemies of God.
James is one of the three disciples in Jesus' inner circle where he witnessed many miracles of Jesus that the other disciples were not able to see. He preached the gospel in Hispania (Spain).
He was given the nickname "Son of Thunder" because of his stormy personality and eagerness to judge the enemies of God.
James is one of the three disciples in Jesus' inner circle where he witnessed many miracles of Jesus that the other disciples were not able to see. He preached the gospel in Hispania (Spain).
John
John
John was raised as a fisherman with his brother James by their father Zebedee. Also given the nickname "Son of Thunder", John was known to be the closest disciple to Jesus and the last of the three in Jesus' inner circle. He was the first to arrive at the tomb of Jesus after his death and he also wrote five books of The Bible.He preached the gospel in Asia.
Andrew
Andrew
Andrew grew up in Bethsaida with his brother Simon as a fisherman.
He was a follower of the prophet, John the Baptist, before John sent him to Jesus.
Andrew is known to be the first disciple of Jesus and he spent his life spreading the Gospel of Jesus. He preached in Achaea and Greek colonies.
He was a follower of the prophet, John the Baptist, before John sent him to Jesus.
Andrew is known to be the first disciple of Jesus and he spent his life spreading the Gospel of Jesus. He preached in Achaea and Greek colonies.
Matthew
Matthew
Before following Jesus, people did not like Matthew as he was a tax collector for the Roman government.
Being under Roman rule was considered the worst thing for the Jewish people.
He thought highly of himself, but after being called by Jesus he served others. He preached the gospel in Ethiopia.
Being under Roman rule was considered the worst thing for the Jewish people.
He thought highly of himself, but after being called by Jesus he served others. He preached the gospel in Ethiopia.
James
The Younger
James The Younger
The nickname, "The Younger", was given to James because there were two disciples called James that followed Jesus.
Leaving his home in Galilee, James preached the gospel all over Egypt and Palestine and was eventually put in charge of the Christian church of Jerusalem.
Leaving his home in Galilee, James preached the gospel all over Egypt and Palestine and was eventually put in charge of the Christian church of Jerusalem.
Judas
Judas Iscariot
Serving as the Treasurer of the disciples, Judas handled all of the money and finances as the disciples trusted him the most. He is most known for his betrayal of Jesus in return for thirty pieces of silver.
The way he showed the Roman army who to arrest was to kiss Jesus on the cheek.
The way he showed the Roman army who to arrest was to kiss Jesus on the cheek.
Thomas
Thomas
Known as the pessimist of the disciples, Thomas was often questioned everything but was full of courage.
He earned his nickname, "Doubting Thomas" due to not believing the other disciples that Jesus had appeared to them after Jesus rose from the dead. He then believed when Jesus appeared to him and told him to touch His nail pierced hands and side. He preach the gospel in India.
He earned his nickname, "Doubting Thomas" due to not believing the other disciples that Jesus had appeared to them after Jesus rose from the dead. He then believed when Jesus appeared to him and told him to touch His nail pierced hands and side. He preach the gospel in India.
Nathanael
Nathanael
The son of the King of Geshur, Nathanael was considered royalty. He is also known by the name Bartholomew. He was a scholar of the law of Moses and of studied the prophets. He is often grouped with Philip as they were friends before following Jesus. He preached in India and Armenia.
Philip
Philip
Raised in Bethsaida, Philip was also a fisherman and recently married and had a daughter named Leah.
He was very methodical and curious as he always had many questions he asked Jesus when he was preaching and teaching the other disciples.
He was in charge of handling all of the food for the disciples and he took the gospel to Ethiopia and Samaria.
He was very methodical and curious as he always had many questions he asked Jesus when he was preaching and teaching the other disciples.
He was in charge of handling all of the food for the disciples and he took the gospel to Ethiopia and Samaria.
Simon
The Zealot
Simon The Zealot
Being a Zealot for most of his life, Simon had a deep hatred for the Romans who were oppressing the Jewish people. The Zealots held a military faction in Israel where they trained men as assassins to fight the Romans. He preached and took the gospel to Egypt, Cyrene, Mauritania, and Persia.
Thaddeus
Thaddeus
Also known as Jude by many, Thaddeus was raised in Galilee along with his brother James the Younger. He was a militant man that was passionate and intense in nature. He originally thought that Jesus was going to be a military leader to save them from the oppressions of Rome but came to know Jesus' true cause. He preached in Persia and Assyria.