This is our 4th episode about the apostles, the disciples, Jesus' crew! This episode is about James and John. They are referred to as "sons of Zebedee". That is their father. They are first mentioned in Matthew 4:21
Scripture references:
James' death: Acts 12:2
called "sons of thunder": Mark 3:16-19 from the account in Luke 9:51-56 (they ask to rain fire down on the Samaritans)
History of Samaria: 1 Kings 16 - Omri 1 Kings 16:25 and Ahab 1 Kings 16:30/33
Good Samaritan story: Luke 10:30-37
James and John ask to sit with Jesus: Mark 10:32-45
Paul calls them pillars: Galatians 2:9 (Cephas = Peter)
Reflection Questions:
What is the boldest thing you have ever prayed for?
What is important enough to you to write about?
Would you rather tell your story to someone or have them read it?
What can you tell about Jesus' character based on how He treated these brothers?
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