The name Mary comes from the Hebrew name Miriam. It was a very common name among Jewish women, which is why several different women with the same name appear in the New Testament. Below is a list of all the Marys in the Bible. Click each name for a brief description. Miriam, sister of MosesMary, … Read more
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 / … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more