Who really were the men Jesus chose to change history? They were neither scholars, nor noble, nor warriors. They were fishermen, tax collectors and ordinary people who, upon seeing the empty tomb, transformed into giants of faith.

In our special infographic today, we analyze the profile of the Twelve Apostles. Each with a different personality, but united by the same purpose: to carry the message of the Cross to the ends of the earth.

Bible References to Study:
Mark 3:14-19: The moment of the official calling: “And he appointed twelve, to be with him, and to send them out to preach.”

Matthew 10:2-4: The detailed listing of their names and origins.

Revelation 21:14: Its eternal importance: “And the wall of the city had twelve foundations, and on them the twelve names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb.”

Did you know that…?
John was the only one who didn’t die as a martyr, but of old age in exile.

Matthew left his lucrative tax table to follow a Master who had nowhere to lay his head.

Bartholomew took the Gospel to regions as far away as India and Armenia.

Today, we are responsible for continuing that foundation. His story is proof that God doesn’t call the qualified, He equips the called.