The Apostles/Disciples Flashcards
Who was the first disciple Jesus called when he began his ministry?
Andrew. (He lived in the shadow of his famous brother, Simon Peter. Andrew led Peter to Christ, then stepped into the background as his boisterous brother became a leader among the apostles and the early church.)
In Jesus’ life and ministry, who were the “inner” 3 apostles, out of the 12?
- Peter (Prince of Apostles: rock which Christ would establish church)
- James (first apostle to be martyred)
- John (only apostle that did not abandon Jesus during his trial, remained at foot of cross where Jesus to care for his mother, only disciple who died natural death.)
*all 3 were known to be boisterous, and have fiery temperments.
What are the names of the 12 apostles?
Andrew (1st follower of Jesus) Peter (Prince of Apostles) James of Zebedee (1st disciple martyr) John Philip (told Nathanael) Nathanael (or Bartholomew) Matthew (tax collector) Thomas James (the less, most obscure) Simon (Zealot) Thaddeus (aka Jude) Judas Iscariot
Which apostle was the first of the 12 to be martyred for his faith?
James, the son of Zebedee (sons of thunder).
Which disciple liked to call himself “the disciple whom Jesus loved”?
John, the son of Zebedee (sons of thunder).
On the first Easter morning, who raced Peter to the tomb, won the race and bragged about it, but then humbly allowed Peter to enter the tomb first?
John, son of Zebedee (sons of thunder).
Which disciple outlived all the others, and died of old age?
John, son of Zebedee (sons of thunder).
Who led the disciple Nathanael to Christ, directly after his own calling to Christ?
Philip.
Which of the 12 disciples was the only one who did not abandon Jesus during his trial and death at Calvary?
John, son of Zebedee (sons of thunder).
Which of the 12 disciples had the same name?
James, son of Zebedee (sons of thunder), part of Jesus’ inner circle.
James, son of Alphaeus (the less), most obscure disciple.
Which disciple do we know the least about?
James, the son of Alphaeus (the less). Evidently he did not seek recognition or fame, for he received no glory or credit for his service to Christ.
One thing is for sure though, the Bible states each of these men gave up everything (family, friends, home, job, all things) to answer Christ’s call.
Of the 12 disciples, there were 2 sets of brothers. What were their names?
Andrew and Peter.
James and John.
*Note: James the less, and Thaddeus might have been brothers.
What is the only thing we know about the apostle Simon?
He was a zealot (person who is fanatical and uncompromising in pursuit if their religious, political, or other ideals).
Who were the least known disciples and typically listed together?
Simon the Zealot, James the Less, and Thaddeus (aka Jude).
Which disciple was characterized as tender-hearted, gentle man who displayed childlike humility? How do we know that?
Thaddeus (aka Jude). It is believed he wrote the book of Jude. The closing two verses contain a beautiful doxology, one of the finest expressions of praise to God in the entire NT.
Also, in Matt. 10:3, some manuscripts have Thaddeus, as “Lebbaeus called Thaddeus”, which means “heart” or “courage”.
Church traditions hold that he became a missionary to Edessa and was crucified there as a martyr.
