Names & Nicknames
Jesus gave this name to Simon.
What is Peter?
Jesus called these brothers while they were casting a net into the sea, saying, “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.”
Who are Simon (Peter) and Andrew? (Matthew 4:18–20)
These disciples were cousins/
Who are Peter & Andrew, and James & John (sons of Zebedee)?
This apostle declared, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.”
Who is Peter? (Matthew 16:16)
This apostle is the author of the first Gospel.
Who is Matthew?
ames and John received this nickname meaning “Sons of Thunder.”
What is Boanerges? (Mark 3:17)
Jesus called this man from his tax booth; he is also called Levi.
Who is Matthew? (Matthew 9:9; Mark 2:14; Luke 5:27)
James and John were sons of this man.
Who is Zebedee?
This apostle said he would never believe in the resurrection unless he saw the nail marks and put his hand into Jesus’ side.
Who is Thomas? (John 20:24–25)
This apostle wrote a Gospel, three letters, and Revelation.
Who is John?
This apostle is also called Didymus, meaning “the Twin.”
Who is Thomas? (John 11:16; 20:24)
This apostle is identified as “the Zealot.”
Who is Simon?
This disciple was the son of Alphaeus
Who is Matthew or James the less?
These three were with Jesus at the Transfiguration and in Gethsemane.
Who are Peter, James, and John?
This apostle wrote two letters.
Who is Peter?
Bartholomew is widely identified with this disciple whom Philip brought to Jesus and of whom Jesus said, “Behold, an Israelite indeed, in whom there is no deceit!”
Who is Nathanael? (John 1:45–47)
Philip, Andrew, and Peter were from this town.
What is Bethsaida? (John 1:44)
This man was Peter's brother?
Who is Andrew?
This apostle asked Jesus to show them the Father.
Who is Philip? (John 14:8)
This book records the ministry of the apostles.
What is Acts?
In Luke and Acts this apostle is called Judas son of James; in Matthew and Mark he is called Lebbaeus.
Who is Thaddaeus / Judas (not Iscariot)?
Jesus did this all night before He chose the disciples.
What is prayed? (Luke 6:12–16)
This was Judas' last name.
What is Iscariot?
Jesus told this apostle, “Feed my lambs… Tend my sheep… Feed my sheep” after the resurrection.
Who is Peter? (John 21:15–17)
This Apostle wrote more than all the others.
Who is John?