Twelve Apostles
Teaching s Before Class Lesson Preparation: Nothing can replace the time a teacher spends in prayer with our Master Teacher, the Lord God Almighty. We also recommend you read the Scriptures and lesson notes before class. Supplies needed for teaching: Bible Dry erase board or chalk board Dry erase markers or chalk Colored pencils Lesson pages for each student Teaching the Teacher Notes: The teacher notes are in green. They explain the important information that will need to be covered in the timeline and each section of the lessons. These notes can even be read to the students if desired. Stick Figuring: As or after the Scripture is read, the teacher will stick figure that portion of Scripture onto the board. While students are drawing, teachers can discuss that part of the lesson. Students can either draw what the teacher has drawn or draw their own interpretations of the Scripture. We encourage the use of colors and creativity. We have found that the more the students draw, the more they remember. Howeve, some older students may opt to take notes in this section. Simplifying the Stick Figures for Younger Students: Younger students may have a hard time drawing the entire stick figure in the space provided. If need, we recommend simplifying the drawings. For example, instead of a stick man, have students just draw the face. Instead of drawing two people, choose just one. This will allow younger students to keep up with older students and still draw the timeline stick figures. Review Questions and Answers: This section gives teachers the questions and answers for the lesson review. These questions cover the who, what, when, where, why, and how of the lesson. We encourage teachers to add their own questions as time allows. Application: At Grapevine Studies, we believe that teachers determine how to apply each lesson. We encourage our teachers to spend time in prayer to determine what emphasis to put on that lesson. We have found this gives our teachers great freedom and is very effective. Notice that the last question is the application question for the lesson. The answer to this question will depend upon what the Lord has led you to emphasize in the lesson. ii
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Memory Verse: Matthew 28:19-20 Teacher Disciples and Apostles Read aloud: Luke 6:12-13 Discuss Disciples and Apostles: A disciple is one who goes, learns from the teacher, and then imitates what he has learned. (Later this term is used to describe followers of Jesus.) An apostle was an eyewitness to Jesus life who was empowered and commissioned to be sent forth to preach the Gospel. (Later this term was used to describe believers who were prominent leaders.) Draw and have students draw: For Disciple draw a believer going, a teacher teaching with a disciple listening, and the disciple leaving and imitating his teacher. For Apostle draw a an apostle who has been commissioned (use a purple star to represent Jesus commissioning). Disciples Apostles Look up the following words in a Bible Dictionary: Disciple Apostle tax collector power baptize 2
Teacher Lesson 10 Andrew and Simon Peter Read aloud: John 1:35-36, 40-42 Discuss Andrew and Simon Peter: Andrew, a disciple of John the Baptist. Realizing that Jesus was the Messiah, Andrew began following Jesus. Andrew sought his brother, Simon Peter, told him of Jesus and then brought him to Jesus. Draw and have students draw: Andrew and Simon Peter. Andrew Simon (Peter) Philip Philip Read aloud: John 1:43-44 Discuss Philip: Jesus called Phillip, who was from Bethsaida, to follow Him. Draw and have students draw: Phillip. Matthew Read aloud: Matthew 9:9-13 Discuss Matthew: Jesus called Matthew (Levi), the tax collector to follow Him, and he did. Draw and have students draw: Matthew. Matthew (Levi) Completed Student Page Teacher Notes: Grapevine Studies New Testament Part 1 Level 4 Lesson 10 Luke 6:12-13 Disciple Apostle John 1:35-36, 40-42 John 1:43-44 Matthew 9:9-13 Andrew Simon (Peter) Philip Matthew (Levi) 46 3
Teacher Lesson 10 James and John Read aloud: Matthew 10:2-4 Discuss James and John: Sons of Zebedee who were fishermen and friends of Andrew and Simon. Draw and have students draw: James and John. Andrew Simon (Peter) Philip Matthew (Levi) James John Sons of Zebedee Bartholomew Thomas Teacher Notes Completed Student Page Grapevine Studies New Testament Part 1 Level 4 Lesson 10 Matthew 10:2-4 Mark 3:16-19 James John Bartholomew Sons of Zebedee Thomas James Son of Alphaeus Lesson Review 1. What is a disciple? 2. What is an apostle? Lebbaeus Simon The Canaanite Judas Iscariot 3. Who were the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ? 4. What do we learn about God from these verses? Memory Verse: Matthew 28:19-20 47 4
Teacher Lesson 10 Bartholomew (Nathaniel), Thomas, James, Lebbaeus (Thaddaeus), Simon (the Canaanite) and Judas Iscariot Read aloud: Mark 3:16-19 Discuss Bartholomew (Nathaniel), Thomas, James, Lebbaeus (Thaddaeus), Simon (the Canaanite) and Judas Iscariot: Jesus called a total of twelve disciples and made them apostles. Draw and have students draw: The remaining apostles. James Son of Alphaeus Lebbaeus Simon The Canaanite Judas Iscariot Lesson Review: 1. What is a disciple? One who listens and learns and then acts upon what he has learned. 2. What is an apostle? One who is called, commissioned, and empowered to go forth. 3. Who were the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ? Andrew, Simon Peter, Philip, Matthew, James, John, Bartholomew, Thomas, James, Lebbaeus, Simon, Judas Iscariot. 4. What do we learn about God from these verses? God desires first that we become His disciple and then go and make other disciples. Memory Verse: Matthew 28:19-20 5
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Student Luke 6:12-13 Disciple Apostle John 1:35-36, 40-42 John 1:43-44 Matthew 9:9-13
Student Matthew 10:2-4 Mark 3:16-19 Lesson Review 1. What is a disciple? 2. What is an apostle? 3. Who were the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ? 4. What do we learn about God from these verses? Memory Verse: Mark 3:16-19
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