In case you didn't know, all but John were martyrs and John was exiled-- they obviously believed in Christ and were vocal about it! They spread the word through word of mouth, wrote books of the Bible, and helped people like Luke in his research of Christ.
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.''
The bible says only two disciples went for the donkey. it was to fulfill the prophecy of Zechariah in chapter 9 verse 9.
Jesus' disciples
He's fulfilling it even as we speak; he is with us always. But he made that promise just before he ascended into heaven.
Matthew and John were written by eyewitnesses, Luke and Mark were written secondhand from disciples of Jesus.
They all faithly remained Jesus disciples after his death.
Jesus did not set up any organisation. He simply called the 12 to be his followers and to make them "fishers of men". They were "witnesses of his resurrection" (Acts 4.33)
The acts of the disciples are discussed in the New Testament book of Acts. This book, also known as the Acts of the Apostles, narrates the early history of the Christian Church, focusing on the ministry of the apostles, particularly Peter and Paul, after Jesus' ascension. It describes the spread of Christianity, the actions of the disciples, and the work of the Holy Spirit in the early Christian community.
Jesus' twelve disciples, his earthly parents, and all the people he preached to, besides a few lucky modern people he literally speaks to.
The comforter is the Holy Spirit which is very important in a Christians life.
The disciples viewed Jesus as the Messiah; the son of God.
Why did Jesus call the disciples?Jesus called the disciples because He wanted followers. The disciples (Jesus' followers) set an example for people back in Biblical times. The disciples were very helpful (most of them anyways.)