About Bartholomew

This is the Second bible study of a twelve week bible study called the "Twelve Apostles-Foundation of Christ's Bride (The Holy City)". Each week we will study one of the twelve apostles which were Jesus Christ's apostles and referred to as the foundation of Christ's Holy City.  In the Revelations chapter 21, one of seven angel's came to John telling him that he would show him the bride, the Lamb's (Jesus Christ) wife. He then showed the apostle the Holy Jerusalem of heaven. A description is given, part of that description reveals that the twelve disciples names would represent the twelve foundations of this Holy city.
And the wall of the city had twelve foundations, and in them the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb" Revelations 21:14
The Apostles play an important role in the Holy City
The apostles have significant importance as the foundation of the Holy City so it makes sense that we should know who they were, what they taught, why it was important, and how they died. This Second study is on the Apostle Bartholomew one of Jesus Christ's disciples (apostles). 
Jesus spoke highly of Bartholomew
Jesus spoke highly of Bartholomew referring to him as "An Israelite in whom there is no guile John 1:47
What we know about Bartholomew from the Bible and theological studies
  • Son of Tahnai
  • Resided in Cana of Galilee
  • Missionary in Armenia
  • Said to be the only Apostle from a royal bloodline or noble birth
  • Meaning of the name: Son of Talmai or Tahmar: 2 Sam. 3:3
  • He was a scholar in the law and the prophets
  • He was sincere
  • Without guile
  • Ernest in prayer
  • An adventurous missionary
  • A disciple of Christ
Read Verses Listing Bartholomew as a disciple of Christ
  • Matt. 10:3
  • Mark 3:18
  • Luke 6:14
  • Acts 1:13
Bartholomew also referred to as Nathaniel
It is interesting to note:"Bartholomew and Nathanael are recorded in the listings of the twelve apostles, but never together. In Matthew, Mark and Luke, Bartholomew is listed as one of the twelve, but Nathanael is not. Conversely, in John, Nathanael is listed, but Bartholomew is not. From that, many logically assume that Bartholomew and Nathanael were actually the same man who was known by two names, just as, for example, Peter was also known as Simon. 
Another clue that Bartholomew and Nathanael were the same apostle is that they are commonly mentioned with the apostle Philip e.g. "Philip and Bartholomew" (Matthew 10:3, Mark 3:18, Luke 6:14) or "Philip findeth Nathanael" (John 1:45 KJV)." Read more.. 
How Bartholomew Died
Bartholomew was a disciple of Jesus Christ and died a martyr's death. He was flayed alive with knives. Note that in last weeks study of the Apostle Andrew-he also died a martyr's death.
Bartholomew's Apostolic Symbol
  • Three parallel knives

Memory Verse

And the wall of the city had twelve foundations, and in them the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb" Revelations 21:14  
References:
  1. ​Daily Bible Study - Bartholomew and Nathanael. (2019). Keyway.ca. Retrieved 20 June 2019, from http://www.keyway.ca/htm2005/20051130.htm