Jesus' Disciples Quiz

Group Activity

• Students are to identify 3 common violations from their assigned section (1-22, 23-34, 35-41, 42-62, 63-72, 73-87).
• The violations are from a student's manual (pages 105-115)
• Students must cite ways to avoid the violations.

Learning Targets

• Define discipleship and list the 12 disciples of Jesus.
• Differentiate apostles and disciples.
• Explain the importance of following Jesus.

Disciple of Christ

• A video is referenced (https://youtu.be/rY3CZkq_608?si=iKxlz98hEQZVZCDt), but the specific content is not described.

Process Questions

• Analyze a song's message.
• Identify the song's main points.
• Differentiate disciples from apostles.

The Call of the First Disciples

• Related Bible passages are referenced: 1 Corinthians 12:28 and Ephesians 2:20. Further details are not included.

Difference Between Disciple and Apostle

• A disciple learns under a master.
• An apostle is a specially ordained witness for Jesus Christ across the world.

Apostle Definition

• An apostle is a messenger and authorized representative of the sender.
• After training by the master, the apostle speaks confidently and instructs others in their teachings.

Apostle's Role

• Apostles were commissioned by Jesus to preach the Gospel to everyone.
• Apostles served as leaders in the early Church.

Discipleship

• Everyone can be a disciple of Christ if they follow Christ's teachings.

Matthew 4:18-22

• Questions on a specific passage of Matthew are presented:
  • How many disciples were called?
  • Why was that specific number called?
  • What assurance was given to the disciples for the mission?

Jesus Calls the First Disciples (Mark 1:16-20)

• Jesus, near the Sea of Galilee, called Simon and Andrew to become fishers of men.
• Later, Jesus called James and John.
• The disciples immediately left everything to follow Jesus.

Mission of the 12 Apostles (Mark 3:13-19)

• Discipleship is presented as a form of life.

12 Apostles

• A list of the 12 apostles is given.

Peter and Andrew

• General information about Simon Peter is presented.
  • He was called to be a fisher of men.
  • He left everything to follow Jesus.
  • Simon was changed by Jesus.
  • Jesus called him Peter ("rock").
  • Peter was reprimanded for not accepting Jesus' death.

Peter (General Information)

• Born in Bethsaida.
• Lived in Capernaum.
• Was a fisherman.
• Brother of Andrew.
• Partnered with James and John.
• Imprisoned and rescued by an angel.
• Was called to be an apostle to the Jews.
• Wrote 1 and 2 Peter.
• Denied knowing Jesus three times.
• Forgave by Jesus.
• Became a bold preacher.
• Ministered in Judea, Syria, Asia Minor, and Rome.
• Crucified upside down in Rome during Nero's reign.
• Apostolic symbol: a cross upside down with crossed keys.

James and John

• Older brother of John.
• Called "Sons of thunder."
• Present during the Transfiguration of Jesus.
• Beheaded by Herod.

John the Beloved

• Called the Beloved Apostle by Jesus.
• Closest to Jesus at the Last Supper and Crucifixion.
• One to whom Jesus entrusted His Mother.
• Called one of the pillars of the Church in Jerusalem.
• Author or source of the Gospel and Epistles of John.
• At the Lake of Nazareth, he first recognized Jesus.

St. Andrew

• Brother of Peter.
• Fisherman.
• Followed John the Baptist.
• Took Peter to meet Jesus.
• Recognized the young boy who fed the 5,000.
• Crucified on a "crux decussata."

St. Philip

• Apostle from Bethsaida.
• Persuaded Nathaniel to follow Jesus.
• Took care of food supplies.
• Symbol: basket.

St. Bartholomew

• Name means "son of thunder."
• Preached in Ethiopia, India, and Armenia.
• Honored in Persia on August 24th.
• Symbol: 3 parallel knives.

St. Matthew

• Former tax collector.
• Served Herod Antipas.
• In the Gospel of Matthew, a call to Levi. His Apostolic ministry was in Macedonia, Egypt, Ethiopia, and Persia.
• Stabbed with a sword.

St. Thomas

• Known as the doubting Thomas.
• Manifested strong faith and courage.
• Killed with a spear as a martyr.
• Symbol: group of spears, stones, and arrows.

St. James the Lesser

• Son of Alphaeus.
• Distinguishable from James, brother of John.
• A witness of the Resurrection according to St. Paul.
• A pillar of the Church.
• Consulted by St. Paul in composing the Gospel.
• Symbol: saw, due to his body being sawed in pieces.

St. Judas Thaddeus

• Closely related to Simon the Zealot.
• Preached in Persia.
• Martyred in Persia.
• Symbol: a ship.
• Invoked in desperate situations.

Judas Iscariot

• Son of Simon.
• Only apostle not from Galilee.
• Treasurer of the group.
• Betrayed Jesus.
• Hanged himself.

St. Simon the Zealot

• Called Simon the Zealot in the New Testament.
• Demonstrated zeal for the Mosaic law before following Jesus.
• Symbol: a fish lying on a Bible.

St. Matthias

• One of the seventy disciples.
• Followed Jesus from baptism to the Ascension.
• Took Judas' place among the apostles.
• Symbol: a lance.

Precepts of the Catholic Church

• Attendance at Mass on Sundays and Holy Days of obligation.
• Rest from servile work on those days.
• Confession of sins at least once a year.
• Receiving the Eucharist during Easter.
• Observing fasting and abstinence days as set by the Church.
• Providing for the needs of the Church.

Evangelism

• Evangelism is helping people trust in Jesus.
• Declaring Jesus as Lord.

Apostle John

• Apostle John understood the relationship with God centers around the relationship with Jesus.
• This understanding is summarized in a passage of the Bible: I John 5:11, 12.

Communion

• Reflecting on how Christ's death brings new life.

My Confession

• A personal statement of belief in Jesus as the Christ and Son of God.

How Would a Modern-Day Believer Help Others Find Life in Christ?

• The emphasis is on leading a life consistent with obedience to Jesus.
• Sharing the Gospel and being creative.

Journal Entry #3.1

• This is for creating a journal entry relating events in Jesus' life and similar events in a believer's life.