The life of the apostles projects
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Scripture Reference:
Matthew 4:18-22; Matthew 9:9; John 1:35-50; Matthew 10:1-4
Suggested Emphasis:
Follow Jesus.
Memory Work: Name the 12 Original Apostles: Peter, Andrew, James, John, Philip, Thomas, Matthew, Bartholomew, James (the less), Simon, Thaddeus, Judas
Story Overview:
Many people followed Jesus. These followers were called disciples. There were many disciples, but Jesus chose twelve men to be His special followers. These men were granted special abilities and were called Apostles.
Background Study:
After spending forty days in the wilderness after his baptism, Jesus returned to the area around the Jordan River. John the Baptist was still preaching in the area, and many people had become disciples or pupils of John. Disciples liked spending lots of time with their teachers because they wanted to be like them.
John the Baptist immediately encourages his disciples to follow Jesus. Andrew and Simon Peter were disciples of John and were the first disciples called by Jesus. Andrew heard about Jesus first and then went to get his brother, Simon (John 1:40-41). They were fishermen. Simon was already known by the name “Peter,” a Greek name. Jesus tells him that he will be known as “Cephas,” which is the Aramaic translation of Peter and means “rock” John 1:
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Lives of the apostles of Jesus Christ by David Francis Bacon
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Apostles Lesson Design and Activities
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