12 Disciples of Jesus Christ – Chart & Video
TWELVE DISCIPLES OF JESUS CHRIST – CHART & VIDEO – 12 DISCIPLES NAMES – LIST – Bible Facts, Scriptures, & Information. Video on how the Disciples were Martyrs for Christ.
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12 Disciples of Jesus – Names – List
12 DISCIPLES – LIST & LINKS:
- SIMON PETER
- ANDREW
- JOHN
- JAMES THE GREATER
- JAMES THE LESS
- MATTHEW
- PHILIP
- BARTHOLOMEW
- THOMAS
- THADDAEUS
- SIMON THE ZEALOT
- JUDAS ISCARIOT (BETRAYED JESUS)
- MATTHIAS (REPLACED JUDAS ISCARIOT)
SIMON PETER
SIMON IS PETER & THE SON OF JOHN
A.K.A. Peter or Cephas meaning “Rock” (Brother of Andrew)
Occupation | Characteristics | Major Life Events | What Jesus Said |
Fisherman | Impulsive; later – bold in preaching about Jesus | One of Three in core group of Disciples (Peter, James, and John); recognized Jesus as the Messiah; disowned Christ and repented; preached Pentecost sermon; a leader of the Jerusalem church; baptized Gentiles; wrote 1 and 2 Peter. | Named him Peter & Cephas, which in Aramaic & Hebrew means “Rock” (John 1:42). Jesus called him “Satan” when he urged Jesus to reject the Cross; said he would become a Fisher of Men; he received revelation from God; he would disown Jesus; he would later be Crucified. |
Key Lesson | Death | Verses | |
Christians falter at times, but when they return to Jesus, he forgives them and strengthens their faith. | He was reportedly Crucified, upside down, during the reign of Emperor Nero. |
Matt 4:18-20 |
ANDREW
ANDREW IS PETER’S BROTHER
Occupation | Characteristics | Major Life Events | What Jesus Said | ||
Fisherman | Eager to bring others to Jesus | Accepted John the Baptist’s testimony about Jesus; told Peter about Jesus; he and Philip told Jesus that Greeks wanted to see him.
| Said he would become a Fisher of men. | ||
Key Lesson | Death | Verses | |||
Christians are to tell other people about Jesus. | The Apostle was Crucified on an X-shaped Cross, the two ends of which were in the ground. |
Matt 4:18-20 |
JOHN
JOHN – SON OF ZEBEDEE; James the Greaters Brother;
AKA “the Disciple whom Jesus loved” “Sons of Thunder” (James & John)
Occupation | Characteristics | Major Life Events | What Jesus Said | |
Fisherman | Ambitious, Judgmental, later – very loving | Third disciple in core group; asked Jesus for a place of honor in his kingdom; wanted to call down fire on a Samaritan village; a leader of the Jerusalem church; wrote the Gospel of John and 1, 2, 3 John and Revelation. | Called James and John “Sons of Thunder”; said he would be a Fisher of men; would drink the cup Jesus drank; would take care of Jesus’ Mother after Jesus’ death. | |
Key Lesson | Death | Verses | ||
The transforming power of the love of Christ is available to all. | He Died of Old Age. |
Mark 1:19 |
JAMES THE GREATER
JAMES THE GREATER – is Son of Zebedee James the Greater; he & his younger Brother John were called the”Sons of Thunder”(James & John)
Occupation | Characteristics | Major Life Events | What Jesus Said | |
Fisherman | Ambitious, short-tempered judgmental, deeply committed to Jesus. He did NOT write the Book of James. Jesus’ half- brother James did; and that James was NOT a Disciple. | Also in core group; he and his Brother John asked Jesus for places of honor in his Kingdom; wanted to call fire down to destroy a Samaritan village; first disciple to be martyred. | Called James & John “Sons of Thunder”; said he would be a Fisher of men; would drink the cup Jesus drank. | |
Key Lesson | Death | Verses | ||
Christians must be willing to die for Jesus. | James was killed by the sword by King Herod Agrippa (Acts 12:1-2). |
Mark 3:17 |
JAMES THE LESS
JAMES THE LESS – is Son of Alphaeus; James the Less or James the Younger– his Mother was called “the other Mary”. Some think that Matthew & he were Brothers because they were both the Sons of Alphaeus, but never called brothers.
Occupation | Characteristics | Major Life Events | What Jesus Said |
Unknown |
Unknown. He did NOT write the Book of James, but Jesus’ half-Brother James did— and that other James was NOT one of the 12 Disciples. | Became one of Jesus’ Disciples | Unknown |
Key Lesson | Death | Verses | |
Unknown | Was Stoned & Clubbed to Death in Jerusalem. |
Matt 10:3 |
MATTHEW
MATTHEW – Son of Alphaeus is also called Levi; Some think that Matthew & James the Less were brothers because they were both the Sons of Alphaeus, but never called brothers.
Occupation | Characteristics | Major Life Events | What Jesus Said |
Tax Collector | Despised outcast because of his dishonest career | Abandoned his corrupt (and financially profitable) way of life to follow Jesus; invited Jesus to a party with his notorious friends; wrote the Gospel of Matthew. | Called him to be a Disciple. |
Key Lesson | Death | Verses | |
Christianity is not for people who think they’re already good; it is for people who know they’ve failed and want help. | He was killed with a halberd (a pike fitted with an ax head) in Nadabah. |
Matt 9:9-13 |
PHILIP
PHILIP – was Tested by Jesus (John 6:5-6). There are Two Different Philips in the Bible. There is also Philip the Evangelist, who was 1 of 7 Believers appointed by the Apostles to care for the Widows & Needy (Acts 6:1-6). Philip the Evangelist Preached & did Miracles (Acts 8:4-6), and he shared the Scriptures with the Ethiopian in Gaza (great authority) & led him to Christ (Acts 8:26-39). He led Simon the Magician to the Lord (Acts 8:9-13).
Occupation | Characteristics | Major Life Events | What Jesus Said |
Fisherman | Questioning attitude | Told Nathanael about Jesus; wondered how Jesus could feed 5,000; asked Jesus to show his followers God the Father; he and Andrew told Jesus that Greeks wanted to see him. | Asked if Philip realized that to know and see him was to know and to see the Father. |
Key Lesson | Death | Verses | |
God uses our questions to teach us. | He reportedly suffered Martyrdom at Heliopolis, in Phrygia. He was severely flogged, imprisoned, and later Crucified. This is NOT the Philip mentioned in the Book of Acts |
Matt 10:3 |
BARTHOLOMEW
BARTHOLOMEW – is also known as Nathanael
Occupation | Characteristics | Major Life Events | What Jesus Said |
Unknown | Honesty & Straight forwardness | Initially rejected Jesus because Jesus was from Nazareth but acknowledged him as the “Son of God” and “King of Israel” when they met. | Called him “a true Israelite” and a man “in whom there is nothing False.” |
Key Lesson | Death | Verses | |
Jesus respects honesty in people – even if they challenge him because of it. | He was Tortured & Crucified in India. |
Mark 3:18 |
THOMAS
THOMAS – is known as The Twin; Didymus
Occupation | Characteristics | Major Life Events | What Jesus Said |
Unknown | Courage & Doubt |
Suggested the Disciples go with Jesus to Bethany — even if it meant death; asked Jesus about where he was going; refused to believe Jesus was risen until he could see Jesus alive and touch his wounds. | Said Thomas believed because he actually saw Jesus after the resurrection. |
Key Lesson | Death | Verses | |
Even when Christians experience serious doubts, Jesus reaches out to them to restore their faith. | He was reportedly killed with a Spear in India. |
Matt 10:3 |
THADDAEUS
THADDAEUS – The Son of James (a.k.a. Judas) – he was the “good Judas”
Occupation | Characteristics | Major Life Events | What Jesus Said |
Unknown | Unknown | Asked Jesus why he would reveal himself to his followers and not to the world. | Unknown |
Key Lesson | Death | Verses | |
Christians follow Jesus because they believe in him; they do not always understand the details of God’s plan. | He was Crucified at Edessa. |
Matt 10:3 |
SIMON THE ZEALOT
SIMON THE ZEALOT – The name Simon means “Hearkening” “Listening” “God has heard.” His name Simon the Zealot helps us to differentiate between Simon Peter & himself.
Occupation | Characteristics | Major Life Events | What Jesus Said |
Unknown | Fierce patriotism | Became a Disciple of Jesus | Unknown |
Key Lesson | Death | Verses | |
If we are willing to give up our plans for the future, we can participate in Jesus’ plans. | He was believed to have been Crucified in what is today called Britain. |
Matt 10:4 |
JUDAS ISCARIOT
JUDAS – ALSO KNOWN AS THE BETRAYER
Occupation | Characteristics | Major Life Events | What Jesus Said |
Unknown | Treacherous & Greedy | Became one of Jesus’ Disciples; betrayed Jesus; killed himself. | Called him “a devil”; said Judas would betray Jesus. |
Key Lesson | Death | Verses | |
It is not enough to be familiar with Jesus’ teachings. Jesus’ true followers Love & Obey Him. | He later committed Suicide by Hanging himself. |
Matt 26:20-25 |
MATTHIAS
MATTHIAS was chosen to become the 12th Apostle after Judas Iscariot had committed suicide.
Psalms 109:8 “Let his (Judas) years be Few (a Few years with Jesus), let someone else take his position.”
Matthias fulfilled this Prophecy. He was chosen to Replace Judas as one of the 12 Disciples in Acts 1:21-26.
Occupation | Characteristics | Major Life Events | What Jesus Said |
Unknown | He was one of 2 men nominated (Joseph Justus—aka Barsabbas was too) to take Judas’ place. The Assembly of 120 Prayed to God to make the right choice. They “cast lots” and Matthias was chosen. | He was chosen to replace Judas after Peter had recited Scripture (Acts 1:15-26) from some of King David’s Prophecies showing their need to replace Judas. Ps 69:25; Ps 109:8. Matthias means “Gift of God.” | Unknown |
Key Lesson | Death | Verses | |
Unknown | He was Stoned, then Beheaded at Jerusalem. | Acts 1:21-26 |
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