first, Simon (who is called Peter) and his brother Andrew; James son of Zebedee, and his brother John; Philip and Bartholomew. sorry that's six but what the hay! ;)
To go into all the world in his name and make disciples of all nations.
about three, give or take. Jesus began his ministry at age thirty and was crucified when thirty-three.
The bible does not give their names, but tells us that there were two disciples on the way to Emmamus.
He has many names but the angel told Mary:"You will be with child and give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus." Luke 1:31 NIV
In Jordan river
Christ told his disciples to eat his symbolic body in the form of bread and to drink his symbolic blood in the form of wine as a remembrance. Paul told the disciples to examine themselves so that they do not eat and drink of the bread and wine unworthily; they will bring damnation to themselves if they do.
messiah, king of kings, redeemer,the almighty, alpha and omega,
Jesus told them to stay awake and wait.
trust and power
Go forth and preach
Jesus didn't give the commandments to his disciples. God gave the commandments to Moses this is recorded in the Old Testament. Jesus did tell his disciples that basically there are only two commandments: 1. Love the LORD your God. 2. Love your neighbour as yourself.
Anyone that is a follower of Jesus Christ is considered a disciple. So, the answer is yes. Those men closest to him that carried on his teachings were called apostles. Since priests did not have direct contact with Jesus, I would consider them as being more like disciples.