New Testament

First Disciples

These resources are a good way to introduce all 12 disciples to children and help them to understand how different each one was.

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Jesus Calls His Disciples

Bible Reference: Mark 1-3

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An introduction to how Jesus chose his 12 disciples, with the focus on learning their names and talking about the importance of friendship.

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Fishers of Men

Bible Reference: Luke 5

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Peter and Andrew were told they would be fishers of men. We look at what that means and how important it is to share our faith.

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Jesus Calls Matthew

Bible Reference: Mark 2

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As a Tax Collector, Matthew was an unlikely disciple, but we learn so much about Jesus' transforming love through the calling of this man to follow him.

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