1. three-and-one-half number of disciples who received special training and teaching 2. Peter Peter, James, and John 3. twelve number of times Jesus called Peter 4. petros brother of Simon 5. 'the inner circle' number of years Jesus was with His disciples 6. Cephas Aramaic name of Simon Peter 7. Andrew Greek counterpart of Peter's Aramaic name 8. three leader and spokesman for the Apostles

It's necessary to match the options with their correct answers.

Explanation:

1. Number of disciples who received special training and teaching: Twelve. Their names were Andrew, Bartholomew, James, Son of Zebedee, James, Son of Alpheus, John, Judas Iscariot, Jude, Matthew, Matthias, Simon Peter, Philip, Simon the Zealot and Thomas.

2. Peter Peter, James, and John were considered The Inner Circle due to the experiences they shared with Jesus, and they were closer to Him than the other nine.

3. Number of times Jesus called Peter: Three. It is mentioned in John 21, 15.

4. Brother of Simon: Andrew. He was also Son of Jonas, they lived in Bethsaida and Capernaum.

5. Number of years Jesus was with His disciples: Three and one half. He was 33 when He died and He started his public life at 30.

6. Aramaic name of Simon Peter: Cephas. He wrote two books that are in The Bible.

7. Greek counterpart of Peter's Aramaic name: Petros, which means stone or rock.

8. Leader and spokesman for the Apostles: Peter. As said in number 3, Jesus called him three times and put him in charge of His church on earth.

The activity is to match the information correctly, here it is:

1. Number of disciples who received special training and teaching: Twelve

2. Peter Peter, James, and John: "The inner circle"

3. Number of times Jesus called Peter: Three

4. Brother of Simon: Andrew

5. Number of years Jesus was with His disciples: Three and one half

6. Aramaic name of Simon Peter: Cephas

7. Greek counterpart of Peter's Aramaic name: Petros

8. Leader and spokesman for the Apostles: Peter