THE APOSTLES

The Apostles

Contents

Introduction Page 2

The Apostles Page 2

Andrew Page 4

James , Son of Zebedee Page 4

James the Less Page 6

John the Evangelist Page 6

Jude /Thaddeus Page 7

Judas Iscariot Page 7

Matthew /Levi Page 8

Matthias Page 8

Nathaneal /Bartholomew Page 9

Paul Page 9

Peter Page 10

Phillip Page 11

Simon the Zealot Page 11

Thomas Page 12

Conclusion Page 12

References Page 13

Introduction

In Mark 10 v 32 -42

Jesus predicts his own future , and , to some extent that of the

Disciples , `You will drink of the cup that I drink

The Apostles

Often the words Apostles and Disciples are used interchangeably , but it is obvious from close reading of the gospels that many more than 12 people went around with Jesus and would have been considered to be his disciples or followers /students of a master and this included women such as Martha and Mary The word Apostles specifically refers to the 12 plus Matthias and Paul . The word means someone sent out , i .e . someone with a specific mission , in this case sent by Jesus to spread the good news of the kingdom of God . Matthew 28 v 19 records a post resurrection appearance of Jesus to his close followers in which he gives them their commission :-

Go and make disciples of all nations , baptizing them in the name of

the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit , 20and teaching them to

obey everything I...