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1. Matthew was one of the 12 disciples and had a second name. What was this other name?
2. Bartholomew was one of the 12 disciples and his name appears in Matthew, Mark, Luke and Acts. However, in John he apparently has a different name. What is it?
3. The disciple Peter was also known as Simon. Peter, of course, means Rock. What does Simon mean?
4. Barnabas was a key worker in the early church, often laboring behind the scenes. Barnabas was a nickname given to him as he was seen as being stellar at encouraging others. What was his real name?
5. Dorcas was a woman who died only to be raised from the dead by Peter, as per Acts 9:36-43. What was the other name she went by?
6. Saul would become known as Paul after he made a dramatic conversion to Christianity. His name has been linked with a community that is in present-day Turkey. In other words, he is referred to today by some as Saul, or Paul, of _________. What is the name of this community?
7. John was a cousin of Barnabas and apparently abandoned Paul during his first missionary journey. What was his second name?
8. Judas, not to be confused with Judas Iscariot, was picked to accompany Silas by the early church council to deliver a special letter to Gentile believers. What was Judas's second name?
9. According to the first chapter of Acts, Joseph called Barsabbas was in the running with Matthias to replace Judas Iscariot as the 12th disciple. In addition to being known as Joseph and Barsabbas, what's the third name he had?
10. Colossians 4:11 states that a church worker by the name of Jesus sends his greetings to believers at Colosse. What was the church worker's second name?
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