Bible Studies for the Enthusiast
Character Studies: The Apostles
Studies into the lives of the Twelve
The Apostles: An Introduction
January 23, 2023
Who were these men that turned the known world upside-down with the Gospel message of Jesus Christ?
What image comes to mind when you hear the words, “Apostle of Jesus?”
The men that we associate with the term “apostle” were a group of Jewish men who had had an encounter with the Lord Jesus Christ, and they would never be the same.
Jesus Christ selected 12 disciples from among his early followers to pour out His heart and teachings into. After an intensive 3-year discipleship course, Christ died. Following his resurrection from the dead, the Lord fully commissioned them as apostles (Matthew 28:16-2, Mark 16:15) to advance God's kingdom and carry the gospel message to the world.
General Accomplishments During Jesus Ministry
January 23, 2023
In this study, we will do an in-depth analysis of each of the Apostles. However, there is a lot of information about some of the Apostles and very little about others. That will not hinder us in our study. We should look at the work of the Apostles as a whole, when called as the "Twelve." Even though an Apostle is not named, we can draw a picture of each of them by what they accomplished together.
Simon Peter
January 23, 2023
What is your first reaction when you hear the name, "Simon Peter?" Do you hear him declaring that "I don't know him", speaking of Jesus? Do you see him stepping out of the boat into a feroucious storm to walk on the waves with Jesus?
There is so much more to the life of the Apostle. Enjoy this study.
Stories in the Life of Simon Peter
January 23, 2023
This is a compilation of scriptures concerning the actions and life of Peter, the Apostle.
James the Great
January 23, 2023
James and his brother John make up one of the sets of brothers that are Apostles.
What do you know of the Apostle James the Great? Join in this study and find out.
Stories in the Life of James the Great
January 23, 2023
This is a compilation of scriptures concerning the actions and life of James, the Apostle.
John the Brother of James
January 23, 2023
James and his brother John make up one of the sets of brothers that are Apostles.
What do you know of the Apostle John? Join in this study and find out.
Stories in the Life of John the Brother of James
January 23, 2023
This is a compilation of scriptures concerning the actions and life of James, the Apostle.
Andrew the Brother of Simon Peter
January 23, 2023
Andrew and Peter are another set of brothers of the Apostles. Andrew is a rare gem, a humble servant of Christ.
Stories in the Life of Andrew, the Brother of Simon Peter
January 23, 2023
This is a compilation of scriptures concerning the actions and life of Andrew, the Apostle.
Philip
January 23, 2023
Philip is a bold Apostle with a Greek name and Jewish heritage.
Stories in the Life of Philip
January 23, 2023
This is a compilation of scriptures concerning the actions and life of Philip.
Nathanael Bartholomew
January 23, 2023
Nathanael Bartholomew is an interesting Apostle that very little is written about. However there is much to study concerning this follower, turned Apostle of Jesus
Stories in the Life of Nathanael Bartholomew
January 23, 2023
This is a compilation of scriptures concerning the actions and life of Nathanael Bartholomew.
Matthew / Levi
August 3, 2020
A influential rich man becomes a follower of Jesus Christ. The transformation of Levi from a hated man by the people to a loved disciple of the Lord is a wonderful story.
Stories in the Life of Matthew / Levi
August 3, 2020
This is a compilation of scriptures concerning the actions and life of Matthew / Levi.
Thomas Didymus
August 11, 2020
Have you ever felt you were given a "bum rap?" Thomas Didymus didn't know it at the time, but for a thousand years most people only remember the Apostle as "the doubter." Join our study and lets give Thomas his due.
Stories in the Life of Thomas Didymus
August 11, 2020
This is a compilation of scriptures concerning the actions and life of Thomas Didymus.
James the Son of Alphaeus
August 13, 2020
Within the Twelve, there were two (2) Apostles named James. James the Son of Zebedee and James the Son of Alphaeus. Join with us as we study the life of this little known Apostle.
Stories in the Life of James the Son of Alphaeus
August 13, 2020
These are a compilation of the stories in the New Testament concerning James the Son of Alphaeus
Simon Zelotes
August 13, 2020
Within the Twelve, there were two (2) Apostles named Simon. Simon Peter and Simon Zelotes. Join with us as we study the life of this little known Apostle.
Stories in the Life of Simon Zelotes
August 13, 2020
This is a compilation of scriptures concerning the actions and life of Simon Zelotes
Thaddaeus / Lebbaeus / Judas
August 24, 2020
How do you look at the life of an apostle of Jesus Christ that only has one line in scripture that is dedicated to him?
There is so much that is unsaid compared to what was said of Judas.
Join us as we look at his life, the life of the "three named" apostle.
Stories in the Life of Thaddaeus / Lebbaeus / Judas
August 24, 2020
This is a compilation of scriptures concerning the actions and life of Thaddaeus / Lebbaeus / Judas
Judas Iscariot
August 31, 2020
Judas, a name that congers images of the ultimate betrayal. From a noble name meaning "praise the Lord" Jesus is betrayed by one of his own disciples. But what do we know of him? Join us as we look at Judas Iscariot.
Stories in the Life of Judas Iscariot
August 31, 2020
This is a compilation of scriptures concerning the actions and life of Judas Iscariot
Saul / Paul
September 9, 2020
While the Apostle Paul is not in the lists of the Twelve, he was an apostle none-the-less. Thirteen of his letters are included in the canon of the Bible. Who is this man who used to hunt members of "the Way" and after having an encounter with the risen Lord, spread the Gospel to the ends of the Gentile world?
Stories in the Life of Saul known as Paul
September 9, 2020
This document will not be produced as the stories in the life of the Apostle Paul are too numerous to list.
Jesus the Christ
September 30, 2020
According to the writer of the Book of Hebrews in the New Testament, Jesus was an Apostle...sent from the Father to do His will on this earth.
Other Apostles
October 12, 2020
Throughout the New Testament we see the Greek word, "apóstolos" used when describing men in the service of Christ. We have looked at the original Twelve, Paul and Jesus. But, were there others?
That is the central question of this study.