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    Twelve Apostles Flashcards

    Names and a key fact for each of Jesus' twelve disciples.

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    About this deck

    The twelve apostles were the men Jesus chose to follow Him closely, witness His miracles and resurrection, and carry the gospel to the world. The lists in Matthew 10, Mark 3, Luke 6, and Acts 1 give us their names, with a few variations (Bartholomew is likely Nathanael; Thaddaeus is also called Lebbaeus or Jude). These flashcards put a face — well, a fact — to each of the Twelve, so you can recall not just the names but the stories. Excellent for Sunday school teachers, Bible study leaders, and anyone wanting to know the men who first carried Christ's name into all the world.

    How to study these flashcards

    • Memorize them in the Matthew 10 order — it shows up most often.
    • Note which apostles wrote books of the New Testament.
    • Pair Peter, James, and John as Jesus' inner circle.
    • Discuss why Judas Iscariot was replaced (Acts 1:15-26).

    All 12 cards in this deck

    The complete front/back set with King James verse references.

    1. 1. Simon Peter

      Fisherman from Bethsaida; foremost of the Twelve. Wrote 1 & 2 Peter.

      Matthew 10:2 (KJV)

    2. 2. Andrew

      Peter's brother. First brought Peter to Jesus.

      John 1:40 (KJV)

    3. 3. James (son of Zebedee)

      Brother of John; first apostle martyred (by Herod).

      Acts 12:2 (KJV)

    4. 4. John

      Beloved disciple. Wrote the Gospel of John, 1–3 John, Revelation.

      John 21:20 (KJV)

    5. 5. Philip

      From Bethsaida. Brought Nathanael to Jesus.

      John 1:43 (KJV)

    6. 6. Bartholomew (Nathanael)

      An Israelite indeed, in whom is no guile.

      John 1:47 (KJV)

    7. 7. Matthew (Levi)

      Tax collector who left his booth to follow Christ. Wrote the Gospel of Matthew.

      Matthew 9:9 (KJV)

    8. 8. Thomas (Didymus)

      Called 'Doubting Thomas' — declared 'My Lord and my God.'

      John 20:28 (KJV)

    9. 9. James (son of Alphaeus)

      Sometimes called 'James the Less' to distinguish him from the son of Zebedee.

      Mark 15:40 (KJV)

    10. 10. Thaddaeus (Jude)

      Also called Lebbaeus. Likely author of the epistle of Jude.

      Matthew 10:3 (KJV)

    11. 11. Simon the Zealot

      A former Zealot — a Jewish nationalist before following Christ.

      Luke 6:15 (KJV)

    12. 12. Judas Iscariot

      Treasurer of the Twelve who betrayed Jesus for thirty pieces of silver.

      Matthew 26:15 (KJV)

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