As followers of Jesus: He calls them to 'follow me' (Mark 1:17)
They are portrayed as 'fishermen' because they will gather people into their community. In this respect, the boat became a symbol for the church, which is why the congregation sit in the part of a church called 'the nave' (Latin for boat)
The word 'disciple' means 'kearner'. The disciples are, therefore, by definition those who learn (and learn from) the teachings and example of their 'rabbi' teacher, who is Jesus himself.
Judas was the treasurer for Jesus and the disciples.
The twelve disciples.
The disciples of the new testament were the twelve people that Jesus asked to follow him and share the period of his ministry.
Disciples, which means 'imitator' and not just believer. At the end of Jesus' 3 1/2 year ministry, Jesus had 120 disciples. He called His Father's Church which He established, His 'little flock.'
Theologians believe that Jesus began his ministry when he was about 30 years old and that would have been the time he would have selected his disciples.
Yes, we believe we are the only true disciples of Jesus. Our Kingdom Ministry publication of June 2003 states ''Jesus' disciples alone saw him depart, even as only Jehovah's Witnesses recognize his invisible return and presence, which began in 1914.''
Jesus' disciples
The evangelism ministry is following Jesus Christs last command on earth, that is to go and make disciples of people and baptize them.So they give the message through tracks and bibles.
Disciples were with Jesus approximately 3.5 years. Luke 3:23 "Now Jesus himself was about thirty years old when he began his ministry". Scholars suggest Jesus began his ministry in 26/27 A.D and he died at about 33 years old in 30 A.D.
After John baptized Jesus, Jesus went to the wilderness to pray and fast for 40 days and nights.
They all faithly remained Jesus disciples after his death.
Christianity finds it's origins in Israel. This is where Jesus did most of he teachings, and where he was crucified. Also, the disciples started their ministry in Jerusalem.