Who Were the 12 Apostles? [Whiteboard Bible Study]

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  • Опубликовано: 22 янв 2025
  • According to the synoptic gospels and Acts, Jesus selected a group of twelve followers-who accompanied him through his ministry and provided leadership in the early days of Christianity.
    In this video, we'll get an introduction to each of them. You can get an in-depth introduction to them all here: overviewbible....
    And for a REALLY deep dive into the individuals, check out our character guides.
    Simon Peter: overviewbible....
    James, song of Zebedee: overviewbible....
    John, son of Zebedee: overviewbible....
    Andrew: overviewbible....
    Philip: overviewbible....
    Bartholomew: overviewbible....
    Matthew: overviewbible....
    Thomas: overviewbible....
    James, son of Alphaeus: overviewbible....
    Jude: overviewbible....
    Simon the zealot: overviewbible....
    Judas Iscariot: overviewbible....
    Why is the number twelve important-and why does it matter that Jesus was beginning a new nation? If you want a fuller understanding of the whole Bible, check out the Beginner's Guide to the Bible: overviewbible....

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  • @danielquill
    @danielquill 3 года назад +234

    I'm here as 'The Chosen' has really piqued my interest in the gospels.

  • @Ruth-sn9if
    @Ruth-sn9if 3 года назад +15

    You need to add this about Thomas: He asked Jesus a really important question: Thomas said to Him, “Lord, we do not know where You are going, and how can we know the way?” Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me." (John 14:5-6)

    • @OverviewBible
      @OverviewBible  3 года назад +1

      That sounds more like a fact about Jesus than a fact about Thomas, but I get what you're saying. ;-)

  • @aleshastalking6103
    @aleshastalking6103 3 года назад +36

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  • @consumermac
    @consumermac 3 года назад +30

    The Chosen made me curious about disciples again. Thank you ☺️ for this video.

  • @tysphonicsjonas6994
    @tysphonicsjonas6994 4 года назад +68

    Keep these videos coming. You have a really engaging style and the whiteboard format is great. Videos are not too long but plenty of great insight in them.

    • @OverviewBible
      @OverviewBible  4 года назад +2

      That's kind of you to say-thanks!

    • @janetansel8788
      @janetansel8788 3 года назад +1

      Love your teaching but wish I could blow up the picture of whiteboard to see more clearly. Love your style!!

  • @DiademLife
    @DiademLife 2 года назад +13

    Awesome work! All the hours of work you put into the 16 minute video is helping save so much time for myself and others. Thank you!

  • @Ravishankar19682
    @Ravishankar19682 2 года назад +2

    “When I Say Jesus”✝️🙏🏼✝️ is a powerful testament to God's ability to destroy doubt and fear, and replace it with comfort and hope - Almighty Words✝️💯🙌🙏🏼

  • @jaysongoff
    @jaysongoff 4 года назад +22

    Very good teaching, as usual. Please keep 'em comin'.

    • @OverviewBible
      @OverviewBible  4 года назад +1

      Thanks, Jayson! Always good to hear from you! =)

  • @thewanderingisraelite
    @thewanderingisraelite 3 года назад +3

    YOU my friend are greatly blessed and are doing the "work" that others can not (or will not) do..!! A blessing on your work, person, and family..!!

  • @DeanDiefendorf
    @DeanDiefendorf 3 месяца назад

    I'm so happy i found your youtube channel! Great job. Just bought your Beginner's Guide - again very well done! And at $10, it's a steal. :-) God bless you.

  • @Gabingus69
    @Gabingus69 4 года назад +3

    Just echoing the past few comments..you’ve been super helpful for my journey! I hope you get all the subs in the world because these videos are great!

    • @OverviewBible
      @OverviewBible  4 года назад +3

      That's super kind of you to say. =)
      I don't do this for the subs, but it really makes my day when I hear that one of these videos is helpful.

  • @grammieemkay4676
    @grammieemkay4676 3 года назад +3

    Very well organized. Wonderful work!

  • @blessindia1
    @blessindia1 4 года назад +5

    All credit goes to St. Thomas for taking the pain to sail to Southern India in AD52 in search of the Jewish Community in Kerala, evangelising them. Till today we believe that he was the source of early christianity just like our ancestors before us (even though later on western missionaries also had a role in shaping and reforming our beliefs.)

  • @ArmyScoutMom
    @ArmyScoutMom Год назад +1

    Revisiting this video, thank you so much Jeffrey for a fantastic concise overview! Thank you also for supplying resources to delve deeper into the apostles and the Bible itself 🙏

  • @academictrailers3010
    @academictrailers3010 Год назад

    Excellent work again Jeffrey - very informative and great presentation style. :) Thanks a bunch.

  • @kennethgeorge482
    @kennethgeorge482 4 года назад +5

    Really important insight about the bible,l love your teachings.keep up

  • @klsbuenafe
    @klsbuenafe 11 месяцев назад

    Thank you for this video and for other resources you have provided! God bless you

  • @okisles
    @okisles 3 года назад +3

    You’re such a great teacher!!

  • @robertbruce1552
    @robertbruce1552 3 года назад +1

    Dude that was very good and helpful. I enjoyed this video too. I will get your book soon. Thanks

  • @josher-ch6sf
    @josher-ch6sf 4 года назад +6

    These videos are fantastic! I have been looking for a good one reviewing this exact topic! Thank you so much for making these and can't wait for the next one!

  • @Sydneyworld1
    @Sydneyworld1 3 года назад +3

    I love this because it talks about the lord and people are so rude that don’t really like it

  • @demlot9695
    @demlot9695 4 года назад +3

    God bless you Jeffrey for sharing

  • @justinnyawera8804
    @justinnyawera8804 Год назад

    I love your authentic presentation

  • @meesalikeu
    @meesalikeu 3 года назад +2

    this was an excellent overview thank you

  • @DiamondSaved348
    @DiamondSaved348 2 года назад

    Thank you! God Bless You! The Lord Provides!

  • @rconger24
    @rconger24 Год назад

    Wonderful to know Jesus called and still calls LIVING Apostles and Prophets and that we shall always know them by their fruits!
    Ephesians 2: 19-21, 4: 11-14, Matthew 7: 15-21.

  • @gregoryantony7491
    @gregoryantony7491 4 года назад +2

    Thanks we appreciate u r narration of the apostles

  • @limad9564
    @limad9564 4 года назад +3

    Thank you so much.! You make it easy brother

  • @nunorodrigues8934
    @nunorodrigues8934 Год назад

    Good Job, noticed you aint done more content in years? Just subscribed.

  • @ericquezada3955
    @ericquezada3955 4 года назад +2

    Very good 💔 ⬇️ to lift up⏫ in knowledge.

  • @jameslwashington1
    @jameslwashington1 7 месяцев назад

    THANK GOD FOR YOU ALWAYS.

  • @indartopriyono2701
    @indartopriyono2701 3 года назад +1

    Thank you, it's very intersting and very blessed, I have subscribe and want to learn more

  • @davidwerble7576
    @davidwerble7576 3 года назад

    I’m hooked! So needed this, thank you Jeffrey!

  • @nicholasmassey3262
    @nicholasmassey3262 3 года назад +2

    Great video! Thank you! Had never thought of the 12 sons of Israel being "a nation tasked with representing God to the world," and likewise, the 12 Apostles being the beginning of "'New Israel,' the kingdom of God."

  • @heitikei
    @heitikei Год назад

    thank you I learn quickly with how you parsec the bible and it is enjoyable

  • @coloradofranksantiago1242
    @coloradofranksantiago1242 3 года назад +1

    Thank you for sharing Jeffrey 🍎

  • @kerenserrano3396
    @kerenserrano3396 3 года назад +2

    It was super helpful! Thank you!!!

  • @thattimestampguy
    @thattimestampguy 2 года назад +12

    1:42 Simon Peter & Judas Iscarios
    2:24 1st among the disciples
    5:35 30 pieces of silver in return, then took his life
    6:39 James and John, Sons of Thunder
    8:21 Andrew, Peter’s Brother
    8:53 Philip
    9:12 Thomas, I won’t believe it until I see it for myself
    10:05 Matthew, Took money from God’s people and gave it to Ceaser
    *The lesser known 4*
    10:47 Batholomew/Nathaniel?, Thaddeus/Jude, James son of Alphaeus, Simon The Zealot
    12:22 Why 12 Apostles when some don’t speak? (Because it is lovely, it’s referential, it ties narratives together)
    14:28 The Inner Circle ⭕️ Showing up

  • @melissaneeds7023
    @melissaneeds7023 2 года назад

    any more videos coming? very engaging and watching again.

  • @andyirons7162
    @andyirons7162 2 года назад

    Thank you....I learnt heaps....very interesting....subbed

  • @alinarashid208
    @alinarashid208 3 года назад +1

    Really helpfull...Thank you and God bless you.

  • @samsonjoseph5310
    @samsonjoseph5310 4 года назад +4

    PRAISE THE LORD BRO...ITS VERY IMFORMATIVE..

  • @markgerhart2134
    @markgerhart2134 3 года назад

    Thank you for your time and effort putting these lessons together. I am new to your channel and learning a lot. Really fun stuff. Blessings.

  • @ryanschaefer7510
    @ryanschaefer7510 3 года назад

    I love this video very very very much and I hope you can make more videos like this sometime soon please

  • @AndreNitroX
    @AndreNitroX 4 года назад +2

    Great videos keep up the great work brother.

  • @jameslwashington1
    @jameslwashington1 3 года назад +1

    THANK YOU, VERY HELPFUL.

  • @davidvanniekerk356
    @davidvanniekerk356 3 года назад

    Dankie/ Merci/ Thx. Jeffery. It was helpful.

  • @ChangeIsComing
    @ChangeIsComing 4 года назад +2

    How can I get two paperback copies of your book? I only see the digital book online and I don’t see it on Amazon. I don’t want the digital version. I like a book I can hold in my hands. God bless you; please let me know how I can get the paper back.

    • @OverviewBible
      @OverviewBible  4 года назад +1

      Hi! We don't have a physical copy available-yet. =)
      But if you sign up for our newsletter, you'll know as soon as we do. overviewbible.com/newsletter/

  • @tuesdayhugotswithstevieeme9494
    @tuesdayhugotswithstevieeme9494 3 года назад

    WOW! Very informative and i really like your presentation!

  • @edwardmccue5982
    @edwardmccue5982 3 года назад +1

    thanks for sharing

  • @0_mega154
    @0_mega154 4 года назад +3

    It's good to know these characters and there devolopment archs can't wait for a Anime adaptation

    • @OverviewBible
      @OverviewBible  4 года назад +1

      LOL, the (traditional) deaths would certainly be melodramatic enough for an anime.

  • @tomference4618
    @tomference4618 2 года назад

    ..a good non-biased presentation.

  • @chantecher1296
    @chantecher1296 3 года назад +1

    Thank you it's really helped

  • @Itz_Xken
    @Itz_Xken 2 года назад

    Philip started introducing new people to God

  • @ajr0ck5tar
    @ajr0ck5tar Год назад

    thanks! I understand why it's called The Chosen now, what a fitting title, maybe alternate title for the Bible

  • @wordofGod-78
    @wordofGod-78 2 года назад

    God bless you brother

    • @SalvadorAlvasolis
      @SalvadorAlvasolis 4 месяца назад

      Bible is fake⭕ i don't need any blessings 👍 why?

  • @lovelylanibk
    @lovelylanibk 4 года назад +3

    I looove this🙌🏾

  • @care4animals114
    @care4animals114 5 месяцев назад

    Thankyou 4this video

  • @andychew1843
    @andychew1843 3 года назад +1

    How about Apostle Paul? What was his role in apostleship? Was he one of the twelve?

  • @amarbrar1309
    @amarbrar1309 3 года назад

    Thankyou so much brother God bless you more and more this video is really very helpful me for get more knowledge about bible and close to God

  • @KanchanBolangdy-lx6ew
    @KanchanBolangdy-lx6ew Год назад

    Please provide caption of the video.. thankyou.

  • @susannachiarenzi9284
    @susannachiarenzi9284 3 года назад

    Very good study, clear, colorful, interesting.

  • @ChangeIsComing
    @ChangeIsComing 4 года назад +3

    Also, it is possible that the three people that the Lord chose to be close to Him represented three different types of saints… Peter’s main focus may have been leading the church. James main focus may have been being a martyr for his faith. John’s main focus may have been to be a prophet foretelling the end of days.

    • @OverviewBible
      @OverviewBible  4 года назад +4

      That's creative-but tradition says that *all* the Eleven except John were martyred, so I'd have a hard time seeing James' role as special in this way.

    • @markhunter8554
      @markhunter8554 3 года назад +1

      @@OverviewBible Agree, but he was the first of the 12 to be martyred.

    • @tmilesffl
      @tmilesffl 2 года назад +1

      @@markhunter8554 Stephen was the first martyr, of which Paul was present.

  • @alyssalynn10
    @alyssalynn10 Год назад

    God bless you

  • @clairewarner9988
    @clairewarner9988 3 года назад +1

    Brilliant thank you

  • @RoadToSix
    @RoadToSix 3 года назад +1

    Thank you!

  • @comfortablynumb72
    @comfortablynumb72 2 года назад

    I’d love a copy of that whiteboard

  • @akmalwilliam5578
    @akmalwilliam5578 Год назад

    Thanks dear

  • @jinhashirama1138
    @jinhashirama1138 4 года назад +3

    Thank you

  • @brendabolin1169
    @brendabolin1169 4 года назад +1

    Have you study o the plan of salvation Acts chapter 2 verse 38

  • @plantsandsauce
    @plantsandsauce Год назад +1

    okay im kinda confused. why do you keep mentioning the word "believe" everytime you mention the sayings of either Jesus or the apostles ex: 2:48 or 3:57
    english isn't my first language too so idk if its just a different and persistent way of saying "says" or "knows". Or is this explanation treated more like a story and with the explanation of the characters you're saying "Some believe this is so" ?

    • @plantsandsauce
      @plantsandsauce Год назад

      idk if this made sense, it was just a little weird for me so i wanted to cross check

  • @khayteeh8785
    @khayteeh8785 3 года назад +1

    I have a question for anyone who knows ?
    What is the difference when you call them the 12 Apostles vs the 12 Disciples ?

    • @OverviewBible
      @OverviewBible  3 года назад +1

      Same crew. ("The Twelve" also works.)

    • @stephaniewhite9431
      @stephaniewhite9431 3 года назад +1

      They were disciples them he called them apostles after training and teaching them so they can go out and preach the gospel.

    • @tmilesffl
      @tmilesffl 2 года назад

      Many people have been called to be disciples throughout the years. When was the last time you heard someone referenced today as an apostle? There is also a theory, in Acts, when judas was replaced that an apostle was a witness directly of Christ death and resurrection. Although they were called apostles by Christ before his death.

    • @jessicaortiz4574
      @jessicaortiz4574 Год назад

      A disciple is a learner who follows a teacher and learns his wisdom.
      An apostle is to set forth with a commission.
      The requirements to be an apostle 1) seen Christ rise (1 Corinthians 9:1) 2) have a fellowship with him (acts 1:21-22) and 3) be chosen (Ephesians 4:11)
      Anyone can be a disciple of Christ but not anyone can be an apostle. Hope it helps.

  • @christoffsteenkamp4636
    @christoffsteenkamp4636 2 года назад

    Excellent

  • @RelApex215
    @RelApex215 Год назад

    Why is there so little information on those Jesus kept closest to him?

  • @willisbrits5857
    @willisbrits5857 2 года назад +2

    Hi Jeffrey, Love the videos, thanks for sharing. Some additional facts. In this video @6:46 you talk about James and John, the sons of Zebedee. Their Mother was actually Salome, who was coincidentally the sister of Mary (Jesus' Mother!). So for John and James to take care of Mary after Jesus is crucified, it just makes family sense. Jesus, James and John were actually cousins! Coincidentally, John the Baptist (and this is a weird one), who was born from Elizabeth, was Mary's Cousin, so even John the Baptist was a 2nd cousin (or at least family), based on Luk 1-3. While I agree personally that John of Zebedee was the writer of John, 1-3John and even Revelations, he is also the only one that died of natural causes at an old age, even after an attempt of killing him by throwing him in boiling oil, failed. While he is referred to as the 'Elder' and the "Evangelist", these gifts were placed in the church (Eph 4:11-16, Rom 12, 1Cor12) - which I believe were the gifts he "manifested" while serving God. Thanks you for your effort!

  • @josephinerioba2415
    @josephinerioba2415 2 года назад

    Well understood.

  • @jerrybeck7749
    @jerrybeck7749 3 года назад +1

    What about Paul he called himself an Apostle?? Not an original, but he did write half the New Testament.

  • @greatlion3339
    @greatlion3339 4 года назад +2

    It's BEAUTIFUL how GOD works......GENESIS 25:25.....And the first came out RED & called his name Esau !!!
    Living proof right in your face on screen !!!
    JOB 9:24......living proof who runs the world !!!........PSALM 50:16-21 !!.
    MALACHI 1:1-4 & ROMANS 9:13 & HEBREWS 12:16-17 ..........Too bad !!!!

  • @lamsyaibil7826
    @lamsyaibil7826 3 года назад

    How did Paul then became the writer of the Bible [GOSPEL] since he was not part of the Disciples?

    • @bigtumgo
      @bigtumgo Год назад +1

      Paul was a Christian condener until he was found by Jesus (after his reseraction) read act for more in fo

  • @joelroy9221
    @joelroy9221 Год назад

    Whixh James wrote the 📙 of James?

  • @teresaburton4145
    @teresaburton4145 Год назад

    Start 1:34

  • @joelvictor8478
    @joelvictor8478 6 месяцев назад

    andrew was first Disciple am i wrong

  • @rickkelly2698
    @rickkelly2698 Год назад

    Wasn’t Caesar not in existence when u referred to Mathew as a tax collector for him. I don’t know I’m just asking?

  • @markhunter8554
    @markhunter8554 3 года назад

    You should do one on the kings of Israel and Judah; now that would cover the white board!

  • @GraciaBelievesthatJesusSaves
    @GraciaBelievesthatJesusSaves 3 года назад

    And I believe That Jesus Let us know what they would be doing ones they where going to be up there with him in Heaven

  • @ABnainam
    @ABnainam 7 месяцев назад

    Luke 6:16, James (son of alphaeus) and Judas are brothers?

  • @chijiokelouis8970
    @chijiokelouis8970 3 года назад

    JEFFREY THANKS FOR THE GREAT WORK YOUR DOING FOR GOD'S KINGDOM!
    IS YOUR BOOK NOW IN PAPERBACK AND AVAILABLE AT BOOKSHOPS?

  • @jyajones2222
    @jyajones2222 4 года назад +1

    Amazing you said jhon could possibly be a Gemini. Because as a Gemini I've been telling people for years. 12 months. We are connected and we are ALL Gods apostles and we have their peronality traits. Nothing NEW under the SUN! I made it here because of arch angle Raphael being in the back of the gemini tarot card. He was a healing. I've always felt I was here to heal people.

    • @OverviewBible
      @OverviewBible  4 года назад

      Hey now. I said Thomas might have been a Gemini, and that was a joke. ;-)
      While I really like the thought, I doubt we all have the personality traits of the apostles. that's because we really don't know much about the apostles' personalities. The New Testament writers are far more concerned with the idea that there are twelve of them than they are concerned with what they did or were like!
      However, the call to heal people is a very noble one, and I hope you bring much healing to the world around you. =)

    • @jyajones2222
      @jyajones2222 4 года назад

      @@OverviewBible well sir I believe there is much truth and revalation about your joke. I mean you said it there for it was a subconscious thought. Are personalities are literally just like the seasons. This is something that must be seen with an spiritual eye. But there nothing new under the sun that hasnt been done. No blood issue no limitations. That God can't heal us from its a cycle its the cycles of life and we are ALL connect being the litteraly body of Christ. Gemini being the arm. Taurus the throat. Aries the head. Pisces the feet . Aquarius the ankles. Ect

    • @freckles3705
      @freckles3705 4 года назад +3

      Astrology and tarot cards are false religions. Dangerous grounds to mix with serving God.

    • @jyajones2222
      @jyajones2222 4 года назад

      @@freckles3705 so we can talk about sprits but we can't give them a name? Okay!

    • @freckles3705
      @freckles3705 4 года назад +1

      @@jyajones2222 where did I say anything about naming spirits? Following spirits, reading tarot cards, astrology are controversial to following GOD. It is His first commandment. But if you want to name them it is called antichrist, satan, beelzebub, angel of darkness. Okay!

  • @hezhwaryassin1394
    @hezhwaryassin1394 2 года назад

    What about Judas the brother of James?

  • @mitchellwintercat
    @mitchellwintercat 2 года назад

    It would be good to give the references, WE DO KNOW. For example Philip is not the same as the Philip w 4 prophetesses of Acts or that Nathaniel w a reputation of guileless questioning the feeding of the followers etc

  • @areyoutheregoditsmedave
    @areyoutheregoditsmedave 3 года назад

    I’m seeking non Biblical historical sources for the fate of the apostles. If they exist you seem like you’d know. Do you have any info I can go off of? Thanks.

  • @andrewsaruna8657
    @andrewsaruna8657 2 года назад

    Good job my brother! Any idea why jews in those days do not give their last name to their children? Most of the characters in the Bible do not have or carry their last name.
    Without the last name, it makes it difficult to trace the genealogy of different players. Moving forward when Jews started finally adopting their last names?.

  • @inmyopinion651
    @inmyopinion651 3 года назад

    James is Jesus brother right?

  • @tmilesffl
    @tmilesffl 2 года назад +1

    Mathias was chosen by the remaining eleven, Paul was chosen by Christ. Revelations 21:14 states the twelve apostles are the twelve foundation stones. Who is number 12? Paul, Judas, Mathias?

    • @patrickm1
      @patrickm1 2 года назад

      Probably Matthias. They wouldn't have replaced Judas Iscariot if he was still a member of the 12 after his betrayal.
      Also if Jesus really did choose Paul to be the 12th Apostle instead of Matthias, don't you think He would have specifically said so?

  • @allenbell3734
    @allenbell3734 3 года назад

    wonderful

  • @johnlouieganancial2009
    @johnlouieganancial2009 3 года назад

    What about the apostle Paul?

    • @patrickm1
      @patrickm1 2 года назад

      Not a member of the 12

  • @megscott222
    @megscott222 3 года назад

    If you're reading this, subscribe! This guy deserves some recognition. Stay blessed💓

  • @markhunter8554
    @markhunter8554 3 года назад

    I believe that Nathaniel is Bartholomew but not that Thaddeus is Jude the brother of Jesus (though he is the Judas mentioned in John 14:22).

  • @jdaywork2693
    @jdaywork2693 2 года назад

    I wonder if Thomas was more broken hearted than anything else. Jesus having been killed may have seemed amazing for One who had raised a other dead man to life. It would certainly be heart breaking, scary, and confusing if it was me I think.

  • @edenmixx
    @edenmixx 2 года назад

    Aren’t those the 12 disciples?
    If that’s not true then what’s the situation with Apostle Paul?
    Thanks Jeff.

    • @patrickm1
      @patrickm1 2 года назад +1

      Apostle means "one who is sent off," derived from the Greek word αποστολος (apostolos). It's used to describe the first missionary to bring the gospel to a certain place. For example, Saint Patrick was the apostle of Ireland in the 400s AD.
      As for Paul, he was an apostle, preaching the gospel and establishing many churches in his missionary journeys throughout the Roman Empire, but he was not a member of the 12 Apostles. I hope that makes sense.