Bibliotheca

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  • King of the J…udah

    God chose David to be king. David was a shepherd boy of no consequence, and Saul was still King. But David obeyed his calling, and Saul didn’t go quietly. Here’s his path from shepherd boy to the mighty King.

  • Where the Apostles Went

    Early Christian traditions describe the regions where the apostles carried the gospel after the Resurrection. While not all details are recorded in Scripture, these traditions reflect how the early church understood the spread of Christianity. Disciple Region/Mission Area Notes Peter Rome Led the church in Rome and was martyred there under Nero. Andrew Greece /…

  • Alternate Names and Nicknames of the Twelve

    Several of the Twelve are known by more than one name in the Gospels. This chart shows the alternate names and nicknames given to and used by each. Disciple Alternate Name/Nickname Meaning/Note Scripture Reference Peter Simon; Cephas Jesus renamed Simon as Peter/Cephas, meaning “rock.” John 1:42; Matthew 16:18; Mark 3:16 Andrew — No alternate name…

  • How Jesus Called the Twelve

    Only 7 of the 12 have an actual calling story recorded in the Bible. The others simply appear later in lists of the Twelve. Those lists are in:Matthew 10:2-4Mark 3:15-19Luke 6:13-16Acts 1:13 Disciple How Jesus Called Him Scripture Reference Andrew Disciple of John the Baptist who followed Jesus after John said “Behold, the Lamb of…

  • The Many Miracles of Jesus

    The Gospels record 37 miracle accounts performed by Jesus, representing 21 distinct miracles, since many are recorded in more than one Gospel. Do you have them memorized? Healings – 23Exorcisms – 6Nature miracles – 8 It should also be noted that John 21:25 says, “And there are also many other things which Jesus did, which…