Judas was from judea whereas the other disciples were from galilee. The gospel of matthew lists the 12 apostles in the following order. At the beginning, jesus viewed judas as a potential follower and disciple. Jesus spoke aramaic sister dialect of hebrew his name was yeshua. Aug 12, 2012 jesus spoke aramaic sister dialect of hebrew his name was yeshua. Simon known as peter andrew peters brother james son of zebedee john james brother phillip. Initially he selected 12 to accompany him, also known as apostles mark 3. Simon peterimpulsive,but bold in preaching jamesof zebedeeambitious,shorttempered,judgmental,deeply committed to jesus johnabitious,judgmental,and. What were the personalitys of the twelve disciples answers. Jesus believed that he had the same right to reassign a persons nameand therefore a persons life calling and destiny cunningham. Jesus and the twelve institute for biblical research the list of the twelve names appears in mark 3.
Each of them were major leaders in the movement which became christianity and helped spread the gospel throughout the world. The tenth chapter is devoted to three of the lesser known disciples. The greek word for the disciple is mathetes meaning a learner or follower. Jesuss twelve disciples names and details the bible lists the disciples in four places. This drew forth a protest from the pharisees whom jesus rebuked in these consoling words. Jesus calls twelve apostles to preach and bless others. The transforming power of the love of christ is available to all.
All of the bibles official disciples were also jesus apostles, with the obvious exception of judas the betrayer. The salvational names of jesus many of the names of jesus reveal aspects of his principal work of. The night preceding the morn on which the twelve apostles were called and. Jesus chooses twelve disciples of jesus lesson 3 lesson at. His original hebrew name was simon, a common popular hebrew name. Jesus spent his youth and early adulthood in the city of nazareth, in the land of galilee. After an intensive discipleship course and following his resurrection from the dead, the lord fully commissioned the apostles matthew 28. A growing number of jewish believers have concluded that j. Some titles, such as the savior, express christs role within the theological framework of. Jesus selects the six named at the outset, as well as matthew, whom jesus called from the tax office. Thomas and bartholomew nathanael may have been fishermen, who joined the other five disciples, returning to their profession after jesus crucifixion john 21. Sep 04, 2019 the 12 apostles, also referred to as the 12 disciples or simply the twelve, were jesus christs 12 closest followers. The name apostle in aramaicseliah means to be sent. Another was from adelaide and had a more cultured upbringing.
And speaking about a diverse group of people, what about the disciples of jesus. Before looking at the individual lives of the apostles and unique relationships they enjoyed with jesus, the class will study the context of michaels bestowal mission to better. For 200 years the story of jesus and his twelve disciples has been a very male affair, the historians tv series, jesus female disciples. Jesus calls twelve apostles to preach and bless others jesus. Twelve and other renegades revealed their preference by using names for jesus that were constantly used. The 12 disciples apostles of jesus were the foundation stones of his church, several even wrote portions of the bible. He is mentioned in all the four lists of the apostles in the new testament. Before his ascension, the lord jesus met with his disciples in galilee, and. Simply put, the term disciples refers to learners or students. Occupations of the 12 disciples unknown not all the occupations of the 12 disciples are known. Aramaic can be found even in genesis berishethgenesis 31. It is only fitting that of those who were the 12 disciples, judas iscariot, would be appear last as it appears in the scriptures.
Jesus disciples for picking some heads of grain on sabbath. The word means accepting and following the views and practices of a teacher. Sing the twelve apostles song from the unit 19 song sheet. When summoned by jesus, matthew arose and followed him and attended a dinner in his house, where taxgatherers and sinners sat at table with christ and his disciples. Apart from having a large following of people, jesus chose twelve disciples during his earthly ministry. If jesus was a jew and all his disciples were jews, how come. It is related acts, i, 15 26 that in the days following the ascension, peter proposed to the assembled brethren, who numbered one hundred and twenty, that they. The names of jesus jesus christ, the savior of all men.
But people who heard that jesus had healed the man with a shriveled hand came to him from all over the region of galilee. Twelve apostles the 12 disciples of jesus, names list. If jesus was a jew and all his disciples were jews, how. Imagnogetty images given that the 12 apostles were all of. The twelve disciples are generally referred to as disciples during the time when jesus walked the earth and they are referred to as apostles after jesus ascension.
Jul 28, 2018 for 200 years the story of jesus and his twelve disciples has been a very male affair, the historians tv series, jesus female disciples. According to tradition, john outlived all of the disciples, dying of old age in. They all accepted each other and me into their midst. The apostles and their name meanings gospel, jesus, bible. Jesus chooses twelve disciples of jesus lesson 3 lesson at a. How jesus female disciples who made christianity happen were.
The primary aim was to break down the walls of sectarianism a nd give freedom in christ jesus to all earnest souls. He was the brother of james the younger and the author of the book of jude. But, did you know that not all apostles were one of jesus 12 disciples. In the bible and other christian texts, jesus christ is known by a variety of names and titles, from the lamb of god to the almighty to the light of the world. Bible list of the twelve disciples of jesus christ access jesus. The diverse disciples shared by ross cochrane sermon.
Names and titles of jesus a discipleship study, 190page. Jun 25, 2019 in the bible and other christian texts, jesus christ is known by a variety of names and titles, from the lamb of god to the almighty to the light of the world. Why did jesus change the name of only three of his apostles. Twelve apostles simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Mindful of him, do ye by all means know that jesus the lord was truly born of mary, being made of a woman. While all four gospels place disciples in different order, the first, fifth and ninth discples are always the same, indicating a leadership role in the squad. How each disciple came to jesus is recounted in three of the gospels in the new testament of the bible. Matthew writes directly about peters motherinlaw matthew 8. The twelve apostles, the twelve companions of jesus were known as the twelve followers, disciples or apostles. The other five chosen are judas also called thaddaeus and the son of james, simon the cananaean, thomas, james the son of alphaeus, and judas iscariot.
However, you might want to look at the jerusalem perspective found at online. Some titles, such as the savior, express christs role within the theological framework of christianity, while others are primarily metaphorical. All followers of jesus have a part in the work of the kingdom. Get to know the 12 disciples of jesus christ learn religions. A disciple is one who is learning under the leadership of another person his teacher. Cleopas, joanna, judas brother of jesus, mary magdalene. The commissioning of the twelve apostles is an episode in the ministry of jesus that appears in all three synoptic gospels. During his time on earth, jesus had 12 men who were his closest followers. Also known as jude, thaddeus, and lebbaeus, judas lived in obscurity as one of the twelve.
What a great time we had as we talked and laughed together as we ate lunch unity in diversity. The list of the apostles relation name known for simon, who is called peter, and also known as cephas constantly leading, setting the pace, and getting his foot stuck right in his mouth. Twelve disciples of jesus christ while all four gospels place disciples in different order, the first, fifth and ninth discples are always the same, indicating a leadership role in the squad. He was also the traitor who betrayed jesus for 30 pieces of silver matthew 26. In each list, the names can be viewed in three groups. For, says he, god forbid that i should glory, save in the cross of the lord jesus. Bible list of the twelve disciples of jesus christ. The names appear in different orders in the other gospels. If you have been raised together with jesus, seek the things in heaven where jesus is, seated on the right hand of god. Fascinating facts about the twelve disciples exploring.
Who were the 12 disciples or apostles of jesus christ. The eleventh name on the list of disciples is judas. Twelve apostles simple english wikipedia, the free. Name, details, matthew, mark, luke, john, acts, jude, james. The following list is of names and titles given specifically to our lord jesus. Judas was the treasurer among jesus and his disciples. Before looking at the individual lives of the apostles and unique relationships they enjoyed with jesus, the class will study. However, the bible interpretation of disciple is beyond a mere learner. This study of the twelve disciples can transform your life as you see how the master can take the most fearfilled and faithless among us and empower us to be confident witnesses of his grace and forgiveness. It is possible that these disciples had learned the fishing trade as young men. Jesus christ selected the 12 disciples from among his early followers to become his closest companions.
Petros meaning rock peter was one of the most prominent of the 12 disciples. In all four lists the names of peter and andrew, james and john form the first group, a prominent and chosen group cf. He was a natural spokesperson and also the leader of the early christian church. Set your mind on things in heaven, not things on earth, for you died to sin and to self and your life is hidden with jesus in god. All scriptures are taken from the king james version of the bible. It relates the initial selection of the twelve apostles among the disciples of jesus. The english equivalents of the names are jesus son of joseph, two marys, a rare. There was no thought at all about establishing another religious denomination. Jesus chooses twelve disciples of jesus lesson 3 2 and 3 year olds lesson objectives the children will state that the.
The 12 disciples of jesus 439 x 534 47 kb jpeg jesus and 12 disciples craft bible fun for kids. For the last century most scholars have assumed that 1st century jews spoke aramaic. Peters group was inner circle closest to christ while the squad led by james the most distant to him. Mary magdalene was a prominent disciple of jesus who followed him in galilee and to jerusalem. In each of the first nine chapters, youll study one of jesus disciples. The more we study this list, the more we will understand who jesus really is. Jesus was born into a jewish family and remained faithful to judaism all his life. Zeal brothers andrew his brother andrew introduced peter to jesus soulwinner james being beheaded in acts 12 for following jesus fiery temper sons of zebedee.
Fascinating facts about the twelve disciples exploring life. Bible puzzle twelve disciples coloring activity jesus disciples were twelve men he picked to travel with him and learn from him. The twelve disciples, lifeguide topical bible studies. Jesus and his very english sounding disciples at the last supper. According to the list occurring in each of the synoptic gospels mark 3. The names of the twelve disciples of jesus are simon peter, andrew, james the son of zebedee, john, philip, bartholomew, thomas, matthew, james the son of alphaeus, thaddaeus, simon the zealot and judas iscariot. So, think about how peter and the other disciples heard and understood what jesus was indirectly claiming through the changing of simons name to peter. May 22, 2015 jesus and the twelve institute for biblical research the list of the twelve names appears in mark 3. Although judas betrayed him, jesus call to all his disciples was sincere. In this class students will engage in a focused study of the twelve apostles of jesus of nazareth based primarily on papers 9, 140, and 181 in the urantia book. Simon whom jesus later renamed peter, andrew, james the son of zebedee, john, philip, bartholomew, thomas, matthew, james the son of alphaeus, thaddaeus, simon and judas iscariot. She is always listed first in groups of named female disciples the dictionary of jesus and the gospels, 884. For the most part, the names are the same with minor differences due to various uses of first or family names as well as the use of nicknames at various times. Both matthew and luke recount jesus birth in the city of bethlehem, in what is now southern israel.
The disciples, sometimes called apostles, of jesus, came from a variety of backgrounds. The study delves deep into the rich messianic prophecies of the old testament, and examines all the names, titles, descriptors, and metaphors in the bible that refer to jesus, grouping them by topic. How the apostles died part 1 barnes bible charts apostle where died when died manner of death peter rome italy nero 5456 ad crucified head down at his own request andrew edessa, greece. The names of the twelve disciples of jesus christ are listed in four places in the bible matthew 10. In the beginning of the movement, no one thought much about church or churches. According to the bauer lexicon, walter bauer s greekenglish lexicon of the. We find the names of the 12 disciples in matthew 10. How jesus female disciples who made christianity happen. The 12 apostles, also referred to as the 12 disciples or simply the twelve, were jesus christs 12 closest followers. She is mentioned in all four gospel accounts of jesus crucifixion. And in those days peter stood up in the midst of the disciples, and said, the number of names together were about an hundred and twenty, numbers 32.
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