Exploring God s Word Activity Book New Testament 1 LESSON 7 4/7/17
Jesus Chooses Twelve Coloring Sheet All Ages Now it came to pass in those days that He went out to the mountain to pray, and continued all night in prayer to God. And when it was day, He called His disciples to Himself; and from them He chose twelve whom He also named apostles: Simon, whom He also named Peter, and Andrew his brother; James and John; Philip and Bartholomew; Matthew and Thomas; James the son of Alphaeus, and Simon called the Zealot; Judas the son of James, and Judas Iscariot who also became a traitor (Luke 6:12-16). Lesson 7: Jesus Chooses Twelve Apostles Page 48 N.T. 1: Part 1 Early Life of Christ
Jesus Chooses Twelve Maze Ages 2-5 Instructions: Jesus has now been baptized and endured the temptations that Satan has set forth before Him, and now He is ready to start His ministry. Help Jesus find His twelve apostles by moving through the maze. Lesson 7: Jesus Chooses Twelve Apostles Page 49 N.T. 1: Part 1 Early Life of Christ
Puppets of the Twelve Apostles Ages 2-5 Instructions: Print and cut out the different pictures of the apostles and glue the cut-out pictures to craft sticks. Peter James, Brother of John Matthew Lesson 7: Jesus Chooses Twelve Apostles Page 50 N.T. 1: Part 1 Early Life of Christ
Ages 2-5 Bartholomew John Thaddeus Andrew Judas Lesson 7: Jesus Chooses Twelve Apostles Page 51 N.T. 1: Part 1 Early Life of Christ
Ages 2-5 Thomas James, Son of Alphaeus Philip Simon the Zealot Lesson 7: Jesus Chooses Twelve Apostles Page 52 N.T. 1: Part 1 Early Life of Christ
Apostles Matching Game 1st-4th Grades Instructions: Print, cut out, and laminate the cards below. Give a set to each student and have them match the apostle to their characteristics. Judas John Bartholomew Andrew Peter James, Son of Alphaeus Lesson 7: Jesus Chooses Twelve Apostles Page 53 N.T. 1: Part 1 Early Life of Christ
1st-4th Grades Matthew Thaddeus Philip Simon the Zealot Thomas James, Brother of John Lesson 7: Jesus Chooses Twelve Apostles Page 54 N.T. 1: Part 1 Early Life of Christ
1st-4th Grades Has a brother named Andrew Made the great confession in Matthew 16:18 Was a disciple of John the Baptizer Father s name was Zebedee Had a brother named John First apostle to be a martyr for his faith Had a brother named James Wrote one of the gospel accounts Father s name was Zebedee From Bethsaida Told Bartholomew that he found the Messiah Told the Lord, Show us the Father, and it is sufficient for us (John 14:8). Was told by Philip that the Messiah was on Earth His name means son of Tolmai Jesus said that there was no deceit in him. Tax collector Wrote one of the gospel accounts In Luke s account he is called Levi. Lesson 7: Jesus Chooses Twelve Apostles Page 55 N.T. 1: Part 1 Early Life of Christ
1st-4th Grades Was also called Didymus, Twin Had doubts after the resurrection Another apostle has the same name Father s name was Alphaeus He was the less of the apostles with this name. Was also called Judas, but is not the one who betrayed Christ Father s name was James The apostle who had three names Was a Canaanite Was called a Zealot Another apostle had the same name until Jesus changed it Surname was Iscariot Betrayed Jesus for money Committed suicide Had a brother name Peter Was from Bethsaida Lesson 7: Jesus Chooses Twelve Apostles Page 56 N.T. 1: Part 1 Early Life of Christ
Answer Key Peter Has a brother named Andrew Made the great confession in Matthew 16:18 Was a disciple of John the Baptizer James Father s name was Zebedee Had a brother named John First apostle to be a martyr for his faith John Had a brother named James Wrote one of the gospel accounts Father s name was Zebedee Philip From Bethsaida Told Bartholomew that he found the Messiah Told the Lord, Show us the Father, and it is sufficient for us (John 14:8). Bartholomew Was told by Philip that the Messiah was on Earth His name means son of Tolmai Jesus said that there was no deceit in him. Matthew Tax collector Wrote one of the gospel accounts In Luke s account he is called Levi. Lesson 7: Jesus Chooses Twelve Apostles Page 57 N.T. 1: Part 1 Early Life of Christ
Answer Key Thomas Was also called Didymus, Twin Had doubts after the resurrection James Another apostle has the same name Father s name was Alphaeus He was the less of the apostles with this name. Thaddeus Was also called Judas, but is not the one who betrayed Christ Father s name was James The apostle who had three names Simon Was a Canaanite Was called a Zealot Another apostle had the same name until Jesus changed it Judas Surname was Iscariot Betrayed Jesus for money Committed suicide Andrew Had a brother name Peter Was from Bethsaida Lesson 7: Jesus Chooses Twelve Apostles Page 58 N.T. 1: Part 1 Early Life of Christ
Answer Key Lesson 7: Jesus Chooses Twelve Apostles Page 59 N.T. 1: Part 1 Early Life of Christ