Today's message is more of a did you know. We all know some things about the twelve disciples, but do we know how they died? Do you know the back story leading up to their deaths? What are your thoughts about how they all died? Well, hopefully, today's message will lead you to read what led up to the manner in which they died.
Peter
He died a martyr’s death in Rome
Andrew
Andrew died a martyr’s death. He faced crucifixion
James
He was the first disciple to be martyred (he was beheaded)
John
He was exiled to the island of Patmos.
Philip
Philip was stoned and crucified in Hierapolis, Phrygia.
Nathanael (Also known as Bartholomew)
He was beaten, crucified, and beheaded
Matthew
Hircanus, the king, had him killed with a spear.
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Thomas
Some suggest being run through by a spear killed him.
James the Less
He was crucified in Sinai or possibly stoned to death in Jerusalem.
Simon
Simon went to England, where he was crucified in 74 AD.
Judas, son of James
He was clubbed to death for his faith.
Judas Iscariot
Suicide by hanging
"Did you know? Well, now you know."
