CHARACTER STUDY ~ JAMES
The name James has diverse meanings, including "Supplanter/Assailant" and "May God protect". There were three people named James: James the son of Zebedee, James the son of Alphaeus, and James the brother of Jesus Christ. James, the son of Alphaeus, is also known as James the Less/Younger. His mother is said to be called Mary, and he was also a disciple. Much hasn't been said of him and the brother of Jesus. Our study shall dwell on the son of Zebedee. Some characteristics of James: √ James, the son of Zebedee, was also known as "Son of Thunder". A name given to him and his brother by Jesus. It is likely because of their zealous nature. It is written that they requested Christ to permit them to call fire from heaven on a village for rejecting the Lord, but they were rebuked. √ James was a fisherman until called to be a disciple of Christ. His brother was John. We ought to have livelihood skills. √ James was among the core or inner cycle disciples of...