Matthew and Thomas

First Apostles episode-taking a dive into our first 2 apostles/disciples: Matthew and Thomas
Matthew: first mentioned in Matthew 9:9
name= gift of God
occupation= tax collector
Special things to note= author of the book of Matthew; wrote one of 2 lineages of Jesus Christ; called Levi
Reflection questions: What do you think about Matthew's character based on his profession and/or writings?
Have you ever felt left out or unwelcome?
Thomas: first mentioned Matthew 10:3
name = twin
Scripture references = story of doubt John 20:19-2; story of loyalty to the death for Jesus John 11:11-16; asks Jesus to know the way John 14:1-7
Reflection questions: What if you were only known by your weakest moment?
What word describes your faith today?
Episode resources:
inference definition: conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning
https://www.blueletterbible.org
Article on the books of the apocrypha: https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/what-is-the-apocrypha