The Twelve Apostles Bible Quiz for Kids Flashcards

#1

How many apostles did Jesus choose to be his closest followers?

📖 Matthew 10:1-4

#2

What was Peter's job before he became an apostle?

📖 Mark 1:16-18

#3

Which apostle was a tax collector before following Jesus?

📖 Matthew 9:9

#4

What was another name Jesus gave to Simon Peter?

📖 Matthew 16:17-18

#5

Which two apostles were brothers and fishermen?

📖 Mark 1:16-18

#6

What was special about Thomas after Jesus rose from the dead?

📖 John 20:24-28

#7

Which apostle betrayed Jesus to the chief priests?

📖 Matthew 26:14-16

#8

Which apostle was Jesus's beloved disciple and wrote a Gospel?

📖 John 13:23

#2

Fisherman

Peter was a fisherman on the Sea of Galilee when Jesus called him to follow him. Mark 1:16-18 describes Jesus calling Simon Peter from his fishing nets.

Mark 1:16-18

#1

12

Jesus selected twelve apostles to be with him and to preach the Gospel. Matthew 10:1 lists Jesus calling his twelve disciples together and giving them authority.

Matthew 10:1-4

#4

All of the above

Jesus renamed Simon as Peter (which means rock), and the Aramaic word Cephas also means rock. Matthew 16:18 shows Jesus saying 'you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church.'

Matthew 16:17-18

#3

Matthew

Matthew was a tax collector in Capernaum when Jesus called him to be an apostle. Matthew 9:9 describes Jesus seeing Matthew at his tax booth and inviting him to follow.

Matthew 9:9

#6

He doubted until he saw Jesus himself

Thomas doubted that Jesus had risen until he saw Jesus in person and touched his wounds. John 20:24-28 describes Thomas's doubt and his belief when he saw the risen Jesus.

John 20:24-28

#5

Peter and Andrew

Peter (Simon) and Andrew were brothers who were both fishermen. Mark 1:16-18 describes Jesus calling these two brothers from their fishing nets.

Mark 1:16-18

#8

John

John was Jesus's beloved disciple who wrote the Gospel of John. John 21:20-24 refers to the disciple whom Jesus loved, and tradition identifies this as John the apostle.

John 13:23

#7

Judas Iscariot

Judas Iscariot was one of the twelve apostles who betrayed Jesus to the chief priests for thirty pieces of silver. Matthew 26:14-16 describes Judas going to the chief priests and agreeing to hand Jesus over.

Matthew 26:14-16

#9

Which apostle cut off the ear of the high priest's servant when Jesus was arrested?

📖 John 18:10

#10

What did Jesus tell Peter he would do three times before the rooster crowed?

📖 Matthew 26:34

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#10

Deny knowing Jesus

Jesus predicted that Peter would deny knowing him three times before the rooster crowed. Matthew 26:34 records Jesus telling Peter this would happen that very night.

Matthew 26:34

#9

Peter

Peter drew a sword and cut off the ear of the high priest's servant during Jesus's arrest. John 18:10 identifies Peter as the apostle who cut off the servant's ear.

John 18:10

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