2014 – Page 4 – Guided Bible Studies for Hungry Christians

Simon the Canaanite Simon the Zealot

Children's Bible Studies New Testament October 24, 2014March 21, 2022

There is not much that is known about Simon the Canaanite also referred to as Simon the Zealot. He was called by Jesus. We need to understand that the kingdom of Jesus Christ is eternal and that Jesus Christ go beyond any political causes.

Judas the son of James also called Thaddeus:

Children's Bible Studies New Testament October 24, 2014March 21, 2022

Judas the son of James also called Thaddeus and his work can be described as being encouraging and of counsel. The book of Jude is intended to strengthen the churches against false teachers. He stresses the moral nature of the gospel and the need to maintain purity in life and speech. He shows a high respect for salvation through Jesus Christ and a strong belief in one LORD God. He warns of the need to persevere in the faith both…

James the son of Alphaeus

Children's Bible Studies New Testament October 24, 2014March 21, 2022

James the younger or the lesser could have been small in stature, so it could refer to his physical features. It could also mean he was the youngest of the chosen disciples. What we can learn for this is we do not have to be huge in stature, nor do we have to be old. Jesus chooses who He wants.

Thomas called “Doubting Thomas”

Children's Bible Studies New Testament October 24, 2014March 22, 2022

Thomas was chosen to one of the 12 Disciples of Jesus. When Peter and others had seen Jesus after His Crucifixion Thomas told the other disciples “Except I shall see in his hands the print of the nails, and put my finger into the print of the nails, and thrust my hand into his side, I will not believe.” That is how he got his name the doubter.

Matthew Also Called Levi

Children's Bible Studies New Testament October 24, 2014March 21, 2022

Matthew also called Levi was a hated tax collector before he was called by Jesus to become one of the 12 disciples of Jesus Christ. Matthew did not hesitate and became an eyewitness of the life of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Matthew also was the author of the Gospel of Matthew and recorded details of the life of Jesus.

Bartholomew or Nathanael

Children's Bible Studies New Testament October 24, 2014March 21, 2022

Bartholomew also called Nathanael was prejudice against Nazareth, believing that nothing good could come from that part of the country. Many times we have prejudice against people we don’t know anything about. We need to get to know people before we think they are bad.

Philip an Apostle of Jesus

Children's Bible Studies New Testament October 24, 2014March 21, 2022

Philip learned the truth about the kingdom of the LORD God at the feet of Jesus. We also are children of the LORD God and need to learn about the kingdom of the LORD God at the feet of Jesus.

John the brother of James: The Beloved disciple

Children's Bible Studies New Testament October 24, 2014March 21, 2022

John, the beloved disciple, is an excellent example to us because he teaches us about loyalty. Loyalty is faithfulness, trustworthiness, and dependability. We should all be loyal to our Lord Jesus Christ.

James the son of Zebedee

Children's Bible Studies New Testament October 24, 2014March 21, 2022

James was a loyal disciple of Jesus. James also made mistakes just like we all do. Jesus understands our careless, thoughtless and even unwise behavior. Jesus still loves us and can use us for His glory. We also learn that Jesus is the true God and is our eternal life.

Simon Called Peter

Children's Bible Studies New Testament October 24, 2014March 21, 2022

The life of Peter gives us great hope that we also can become a great disciple for our Lord Jesus Christ. Even when we lose faith, and are thoughtless and mean, even if we deny being a follower of Jesus there is still hope.