An apostle is an messenger. Simon Peter, Andrew, James son of Zebedee, John, Philip, and Bartholomew were key Apostles that had dedication to serve Jesus and carry out Jesus’ mission. Jesus selected them because he thought they were able to disciple to his followers and be an example of Him. The Apostles were important foundation stones of the Church and their faithfulness to the Church was shown throughout their lifetime. Some of Jesus’ Apostles denied and betrayed him, hurting Jesus, not his true followers but some didn’t and stayed with Jesus through all the hardship. Simon Peter, the first disciple and one of the most known disciples, had much faith and strength but also much weakness and shortcomings throughout his lifetime. Impulsive and emotional, Peter is best known for denying Jesus when the pressure was on. Even so, as a disciple he was dearly loved by Christ, holding a special place among the twelve. His brother, Andrew, and him were both fisherman who had a firm
He lived in Bethsaida and Capernaum and was a fisherman before Jesus called him. He knew his mission was to point people to the Messiah. Andrew lived in the shadow of his brother, Simon Peter through most of his life. Even though Andrew was less famous than his brother, he led Peter to Christ and many others. During Jesus’ ministry he used five loaves of bread from a boy, brought forth by Andrew, to feed the five thousand people who had gathered to hear the word of God. Andrew was a person who thirsted for truth and found it in the living water of Jesus Christ. Andrew died a martyr by Aegeas, crucified on an X-shaped cross, which is still called Saint Andrew's cross and is one of his apostolic symbols. The X-shaped cross also meant a symbol of two crossed fish because he was formerly a fisherman. He wanted to be different than Jesus by not having the same shape
When you think your average baseball player, what do you think of? The player usually has all of his arms, legs, and no physical disabilities. Anyone who plays baseball would think it is hard to imagine that a person born without a right arm is able to play the game and let only be able to be a pitcher. Jim Abbott faces all the odds and has ten-year career in the major leagues. Abbott had to faces many obstacles throughout life and his playing career. Jim Abbott grew up being picked on since he didn’t have a right arm. When Abbott was younger he would use a steel hook as right hand and other children were afraid of him. Also, they called him names like Mr. Hook.
Besides Paul's humble and radically changed image found in his introduction, he also explains that he is one who is "called". His apostleship wasn't a man apointed thing, but a matter fully bestowed upon him by God. Paul was chosen and sent on a mission, and he had authority to represent God. Reading this gives great hope to us, the believers of today
Paul reasserts the authenticity and authority of his apostleship in this section. He does so by describing the unique manner by which he was called to into the Lord’s service (cf. Acts 9:1- 18). Years subsequent to the apostle’s special call (i.e., 3 and 14 years, respectively), he met some of the other apostles (i.e., Peter, James). It was crucial that Paul reassert and defend his divine appointment so that his message to the deceived Galatian believers would be regarded as legitimately apostolic and thus authorative. ...
Twenty years ago on April 18, 1996 Shannon Sanderson was murdered by a gentleman named Gerald Powers. It all started early that night when Shannon went to spend the evening gambling down in Tunica, Mississippi alone because earlier that night she got into an argument with her husband, Robert Sanderson. Shannon won $5,000 playing blackjack then cashed out shortly after and was escorted to her car by a security guard. She arrived at her house around 4:45 am when a man came up and abducted her. Her father in-law and her next door neighbors heard dogs barking and went to see what was happening. Her father in-law heard a man's voice and thought it was her husband, however, the neighbor heard a scream and a thud and saw a man drive away in a car.
Terry Blair was born on September 16, 1961, he is a known American serial killer in, Kansas City, Missouri, where he killed and raped more the seven women. He grew up in a family where he’s mother had a ninth grade education and suffered from a mental illness. Blair’s family had many encounters with the police, as he was growing up. While Blair was in prison his brother Walter Blair Jr. offered a man to kill Katherine Allen for $6,000 so she couldn’t appear at his rape trial. Terry admitted to abducting the girl and taking her to an empty lot and shooting her, Walter was imprisoned for the murder and executed in 1993. On March 27, 2008 a judge found Terry guilty for the murders of the six women, the women’s bodies were found in the Prospect Avenue corridor in 2003 and 2004.
On the 12th of October, Mr Leo Díaz was renovating his house and while installing a new pool, and while digging out the earth for the pool he found a statue of an Aztec Goddess, Chantico the goddess of fires in family hearths and volcanoes. Since then various Archaeologist have been searching and digging up a perimeter of 200 metres by 200 metres. On the 5th of November, Julian Psyridis has found the remains of an ancient temple used by the Aztecs to perform human sacrifices, festivals and ceremonies. The remains left behind was an obsidian knife used to sacrifice humans, statues of Aztec Gods and the remains of an altar.
Unfortunately the King had to leave the building, no i’m not talking about Elvis but the 21st Prime minister of Canada; Paul Martin. He was then replaced by the leader of the Conservative party Stephen Harper. Paul Martin was a great Prime Minister compared to Stephen Harper. Stephen Harper was boring, mean and selfish. He lost the Country billions. Martin on the other hand brought Canada to places we've never been.
Scott Peterson was convicted of first degree murder against his wife, Laci Peterson, and second degree murder of his unborn son, Connor. Peterson also faces life on death row. Evidence against Peterson was little to none and the jury found him guilty due to his little emotion during the trial. This trial was unfair and Peterson was wrongly convicted. I believe Scott Peterson is innocent.
...all that God did in Simon Peter's life, what can be inferred about his true character? As deducted from the passages referring to him, he was plainly an outspoken man of great passion and will, who became unafraid to stand out for Jesus. He learned that in order to have spiritual growth in his life, all he was required to do was take a step of obedience and let God do the rest. No longer did he rely solely on his might, but he trusted that God had an ample supply of power and wisdom to pour over him. He realized that he wasn't very strong compared to the One who came to save him from his sin. “A study of the life and character of Simon Peter reveals noble traits. His enthusiasm and boldness are worthy of emulation. He was extremely devoted and committed to Christ.” (Tenney, 739) Peter was an excellent example of the ardent Christian and a man worthy of recognition.
On March 12, 1932, Andrew Young was born. His family was wealthier than some, it being a prosperous middle-class family. He was born and raised in New Orleans, LA. They never knew how much he would affect the state of GA, let alone an entire race of people. He made many advancements for the NAACP, and also worked closely with Martin Luther King Jr. He was one of the most influential people of his era, and forever changed the way of life for many.
When Jesus visited Jerusalem around 29 AD, he found enthusiastic crowds greeting him as the messiah. However he was arrested for not worshiping pagan Roman gods and was sentenced to death on a cross. While he was hanging awaiting death he forgave those who had killed him and those who had worshipped him the day before were denying him. After his crucifixion he was placed in a tomb, on the third day he rose, and greeted his followers, further convincing them that he was the messiah.
for people in my parish. A great example of a disciple is John Paul 2nd.
The Book of Acts begins with Jesus Holy Spirit appearing to the chosen apostles over a period of forty days and speaking to them about the kingdom of God. Jesus commanded the apostles not to leave Jerusalem and wait on the gift promised by His father. The gift to the apostles was to be baptized by the Holy Spirit. Jesus then told his apostles you will receive the power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and the ends of the earth. Peter serves as the leader of the apostles. The first thing ordered was to elect Matthias as the twelfth apostle, replacing the traitor Judas.
St. John was the son of Zebedee, and the brother of St. James the Great with whom he was brought up to the trade of fishing. While Jesus was spreading his teachings and his miracles St. John entered public ministry. Then in his first year of public ministry our Lord called him to be an Apostle. He was called to be an Apostle with his brother, as they were mending their nets on the sea of Galilee. St. John was the youngest of all the apostles, and outlived the others.
John was a dedicated apostle of Jesus Christ. His adult life was dedicated towards serving Christ and his doctrines. From his time of appointment to the ascension of Christ, John was among the disciples chosen to spread the word of God. After the ascension of Christ, John continues with his service to Christ, spreading the word of God from Galilee, across borders to Greece. The paper will illustrate the various lessons that can be demonstrated through John’s life, preaching and service to Christ.