BIB101 - NT Stuff Flashcards
Peter
was a fisherman, then a disciple of Jesus; bold preacher, miraculous healings, expansion of Christianity; wrote letters
Andrew
brother of Simon Peter, also a fisherman; one of the first disciples; a connector to Jesus; disciple of John the Baptist
James
brother of John, an apostle
John, son of Zebedee
disciple of Jesus, wrote Revelations
Judas Iscriot
betrayed Jesus prior to crucifixion, greed and disloyalty
Matthias
chosen to replace Judas Iscriot
Paul
was a persecutor of Christians; Damascus, was blinded; became a missionary and wrote letters
Martha
sister of Mary and Lazarus; struggled with anxiety, but a women of faith; service and worship
Lazarus
was resurrected by Jesus
Luke
an apostle and writer
Mary Magdalene
first person to see the risen Lord, devoted disciple
Mary
Mother of Jesus, received a call from an angel about receiving Jesus
Silas
companion of Paul on missionary journeys
Stephen
1st martyr
Caiaphas
high priest during the time of Jesus’ ministry, central role in the arrest, trial, and crucifixion
Zachariah
father of John the Baptist, received a calling from Angel about John, similar to Abraham and Sarah
Anna
Zachariah’s wife
Simeon
came upon Jesus as a baby, wrote about it
John the Baptist
baptized Jesus, prepared way for Jesus