The Original Twelve Disciples of Jesus Quiz

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Peter (also known as Simon and Simon Peter) was the son of Jonas, who made a living as a fisherman. At one time, Peter lived at Capernaum, a small fishing village which was also home to Andrew and Matthew. It was also a second home for Jesus. Peter was an important disciple, as he was also the leader of all the disciples.

Judas Iscariot, the son of Simon Iscariot, is also known as Judas Iscariot, the traitor. He lived in Kerioth, in Judah. Why he betrayed Jesus for thirty pieces of silver is not really known for certain. We know he later hanged himself; was this because he felt remorse, or are we missing something? While his name has long been associated with the worst sort of treachery, some theologians have speculated that his action was in fact done in order to help Jesus fulfill the prophecies, possibly even at Jesus' instruction.

Jude was the brother of James the Younger. Jude allegedly travelled to Edessa, which is located close to the Euphrates River, to preach the gospel. Many were healed by him there, and many more came to believe in the name of the Master.

Alpheus's son Matthew was a resident of Capernaum. He was presumably a publicist or tax collector. As a name, Matthew signifies "a gift of God." In the past, Middle Easterners were accustomed to going by two names.

Zebedee and Salome had two sons, John and James. John was also a fisherman in the city of Bethsaida, working in the family business. James and his brother were both members of the Inner Circle. The books of John include the Gospel of John, the letters I, II, III, and Revelation. It is reported that he was given a poisoned goblet in an attempt to take his life, but God saved him. Natural causes claimed his life. His emblem is a chalice with a snake inside of it.

Simon, the Zealot, lived in Galilee. There's not much known about Simon except for brief mention in the New Testament, which tells us he was a Zealot. The Zealots were fervent Jewish patriots who fought for what they saw to be the integrity of their faith, heroically ignoring the pain that went along with it. The Zealots' hatred of the Romans was insane. Jerusalem's destruction was caused by this hatred of Rome.

Thomas Didymus also lived in Galilee. Thomas was his Hebrew name, and Didymus was his Greek name. The reason he was known as Doubting Thomas was because he wanted to see the appearance of the nails in Jesus hands and the wound where the spear went in his side; otherwise, he wouldn't believe it. That's why he was known as Doubting Thomas.

James the Younger was the brother of the apostle Jude. James spread the gospel in Palestine and Egypt. The reason why James was called the Lesser or Younger was to distinguish him from the other disciple, also called James, who was older.

Philip was a good man with a pessimistic view of the world. He was the type of person who genuinely wanted to assist people but lacked the necessary skills. Nevertheless, this modest Galilean provided everything as compensation.

Footnote: The term "disciple" is more extensively used than "apostle," and it is frequently used to refer to individuals who are not part of "the twelve."

Paul was also known as Paul the Apostle or Saint Paul. Paul was not one of the original twelve, but he did later become a follower of Jesus. Most people agree that Paul was one of the most important individuals of the Apostolic Age. He established a number of churches in Europe and Asia Minor. He counselled Jewish and Roman audiences by taking advantage of his dual status as a Jew and a Roman citizen.

Although Barnabas' true name was Joseph, the disciples gave him the nickname Barnabas. Barnabas is reported to have belonged to the Hebrew tribe of Levi. People held high regard for Barnabas, since he was a good man and a very good preacher. He had a knack for sharing the gospel with others, and he was also kind and trustworthy. We have a great example of a Christian mentor in Barnabas. After Paul's conversion, when no one else trusted him, he gave him encouragement and faith. In addition, Barnabas accompanied Paul on their first missionary tour and gave him chances to serve as a minister in Antioch.

Luke highlights the significance of women in Jesus' teachings and His tolerance towards people of all ethnicities. Luke is the only one who tells the Good Samaritan story, which is a prime example of accepting interracial partnerships. The early years of Jesus' relationship with His mother, Mary, are only described in the Book of Luke. The city of Philippi is where Luke came from. By trade, he was a doctor and became a good friend of Paul.

John Mark, whose mother was an active member of the early Christian church, accompanied Paul on several missions. He is generally considered to be the person who wrote the Gospel of Mark. His mother's unique gift was allowing neighbourhood church gatherings to be hosted at her house. Mark was on very good terms with the leaders of the church, which included Paul and Peter. It is widely accepted that what Mark tells you about Jesus is based on the information he picked up from Peter.

John the Baptist, as the name implies, got the name "The Baptist" simply because he baptised so many people. In Bible history, he is most famous for having prophesied the imminent appearance of the Messiah in public. Crowds would gather where John was preaching, very close to the Jordan River. He talked about the arrival of the Messiah. You could say that while he was baptising people, he really was preparing them for the arrival of the Lord. Jesus was also baptised by John.

Timothy originated in the Asian minor city of Lystra. Paul and Barnabas went to Lystra to preach the gospel. In addition to becoming Paul's apprentice, Timothy and Paul grew close. Timothy's expertise with the Holy Scriptures greatly pleased Paul and made him an excellent choice to share the gospel.