Lessons from the Disciples

    By Sam Kumar

    Lessons from the Disciples cover image

    04 Jun, 2024

    a group of people sitting around a table in a room with pictures on the walls and a ceiling light, private press, a comic book panel, Asaf Hanuka, official art

    Welcome, dear children! Today, we will be embarking on a journey. A journey through the lives of the 12 disciples. Let's open our book, and begin.

    a painting of a priest sitting at a table with people around it in a room with many religious paintings, academic art, a comic book panel, F Scott Hess, official art

    Our first disciple is Peter, the rock on which the church was built. Peter teaches us the importance of faith and courage, even in the face of adversity.

    a painting of jesus holding a book in his hands with a crowd of people around him in the background, romanesque, a storybook illustration, Donato Giancola, highly detailed digital painting

    Next, we meet Andrew. Andrew reminds us to always be eager to learn and share knowledge. He was the first to follow Jesus, and he never hesitated to share his wisdom.

    a man with a beard and a vest on walking down a street in a city with people walking around, serial art, a character portrait, Clark Voorhees, tom of finland

    James, the son of Zebedee, was a man of action. He teaches us to be bold and fearless in our pursuit of righteousness, and to always strive for justice.

    a painting of jesus standing in a field with a shepherd nearby and a mountain range in the background with clouds, american scene painting, a detailed painting, Brothers Hildebrandt, official art

    John, the beloved disciple, shows us the power of love and friendship. He stood by Jesus till the end, teaching us the importance of loyalty and companionship.

    a man standing next to a little boy in a field of grass and flowers with a sunset in the background, arts and crafts movement, a comic book panel, Drew Struzan, graphic novel

    Philip was a practical man. He teaches us to always plan ahead and think logically, but also to trust in divine providence when things do not go as planned.

    a man with a beard and a beard standing in front of a river and trees with a mountain in the background, process art, a comic book panel, Andrei Rublev, graphic novel

    Bartholomew, also known as Nathanael, exemplifies honesty. He was always truthful, even when it was difficult. He teaches us the value of sincerity and truth.

    a cartoon of a man reading a book in a library with other people in the background and a cartoon of a priest, gothic art, a storybook illustration, Artur Tarnowski, high detail illustration

    Matthew, the tax collector, turned disciple, reminds us that it's never too late to change for the better. He teaches us the power of transformation.

    a man with a backpack on standing in front of a building with a city in the background and a building with a clock on it, hyperrealism, a comic book panel, Clark Voorhees, kai carpenter

    Thomas, often known as 'Doubting Thomas', shows us it's okay to ask questions. He encourages us to seek answers and never stop learning.

    a man with a sweater on standing in front of a window with a picture of a man on the wall, sots art, a character portrait, Clark Voorhees, official art

    James, son of Alphaeus, was quiet and gentle. He teaches us the importance of humility and the strength that lies in quietness.

    two men standing next to each other in front of mountains and a sunset with clouds in the background and a sky with clouds, afrofuturism, a comic book panel, Chinwe Chukwuogo-Roy, comic cover art

    Thaddeus and Simon, the zealots, remind us to stay passionate about our beliefs. They teach us to stand up for what is right, even when it's not easy.

    a cartoon of jesus reading a book in a church with other people around him and a chandelier, neoism, a comic book panel, Brothers Hildebrandt, official art

    Lastly, Judas, the one who betrayed Jesus, teaches us the most difficult lesson; the consequences of our actions. He reminds us to always choose wisely.

    Lessons from the Disciples

    AI Children’s Stories