Bible Quiz, Beginner Level: the disciples of Jesus (10 Questions and Answers)

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Ten basic questions on Peter, Matthew, Judas and the twelve disciples Jesus called.

1. What was the trade of Peter and Andrew?
   Answer: Fishermen
   Simon called Peter and Andrew were casting a net into the Sea of Galilee, for they were fishermen (Matthew 4:18).
2. What did Jesus promise to make of Peter and Andrew?
   Answer: Fishers of men
   Jesus said to them: "Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men" (Matthew 4:19).
3. What was the name of the father of James and John?
   Answer: Zebedee
   James and John were in a boat with their father Zebedee when Jesus called them (Matthew 4:21).
4. What was Matthew's job before he followed Jesus?
   Answer: Tax collector
   Jesus saw Matthew sitting at the tax booth, said "Follow me," and Matthew got up and followed him (Matthew 9:9).
5. How many apostles did Jesus choose?
   Answer: Twelve
   Jesus called his twelve disciples to him and gave them authority to heal every disease (Matthew 10:1).
6. Which of the twelve betrayed Jesus?
   Answer: Judas Iscariot
   Judas Iscariot is the one who betrayed Jesus, according to the list of the twelve apostles (Matthew 10:4).
7. Who brought Nathanael to Jesus?
   Answer: Philip
   Philip found Nathanael and told him: "Come and see" (John 1:45-46).
8. What does Peter do when Jesus says "Come" on the lake?
   Answer: He walks on the water
   Peter got out of the boat and walked on the water toward Jesus (Matthew 14:29).
9. What does Peter answer when Jesus asks who he is?
   Answer: You are the Christ, the Son of the living God
   Simon Peter answered: "You are the Christ, the Son of the living God" (Matthew 16:16).
10. What nickname does Jesus give to James and John?
    Answer: Sons of Thunder
    Jesus gave them the name Boanerges, which means sons of thunder (Mark 3:17).