Apostles of Jesus Flashcards
(16 cards)
He was the first person Jesus called to be his disciple. He is the brother of Simon
Andrew
The brother of Andrew. He realized that Jesus is not only a prophet, but someone to whom he
would surrender his life. He acclaimed that Jesus is the Messiah but also denied Jesus three times. The
“keys of the Kingdom of Heaven” was entruste
Peter
Son of Zebedee, the brother of John.
James
Son of Zebedee. It is believed that he was the only apostle at the foot of the cross. Jesus entrusted
his mother (Mary) to him. He is also known as the beloved.
John
He was a tax collector before Jesus called him to be his disciple. They are considered as
traitors to their own people. They extort money especially from the travelers. They are seen as sinners so
no Jew would associate themselves on them
Matthew (Levi)
This person is a Canaanite. He earned the title of Zealot because he is faithful.
Simon the Zealot
He is famous for his refusal to believe that Jesus Christ had risen until he had touched the
wounds of his hand and side.
Thomas
This person is also known as Nathanael
Bartholomew
A Galilean who is remembered for telling Nathanael that he had found the Messiah, and took him
to Jesus.
Philip
He is a cousin of Jesus. While serving as Jerusalem’s first bishop, he was
arrested by the Jews and killed.
James Son of Alpheus
the brother James, the cousin of Jesus. A person who write an epistle in the New
Testament.
Judas (Thaddeus)
He was chosen as the treasurer. He betrayed Jesus and sold him to the Romans
Judas Iscariot
She is the Mother of Jesus, and is known as Immaculate.
Mary
She made sure that their house is clean when Jesus visits them. She wanted to be sure that
Jesus is cared for.
Martha
He is the brother of Mary and Martha whom Jesus had given life. He was dead but Jesus
resurrected him.
Lazarus
