Apostles

THE APOSTLES : M.M.NINAN
James the son of Zebedee and his brother John were among the twelve disciples of Jesus and
were within the inner three - the third outsider was Peter.
They, together with Peter, were privileged to behold the Transfiguration (Mat 17:1-2),
to witness the healing of Peter's mother-in-law ( Mat 8:14-15))
the raising of the daughter of Jairus ((Mark 5:21),
Jesus took them with him in the garden of Gethsemane on the night before His death
(Mat 26:37-38).
In due course Jesus was able to direct them to the higher purpose for which they were called on
the principles of servanthood. Jesus explained to them how the Kingdom of God is the upside
down Kingdom of the World. It's not about domination and control. It's about love and
sacrifice. Once they have seen the power of love on the cross and subsequent resurrection power
the James was the thundering lightning with a different hope and struggle.
James, John and Peter followed Jesus to the Garden of Gethsemane. (Mark 14:33).
James was with the other disciples who saw the risen Lord. (John 21:1-2).
http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/299854/Saint-James gives the following description: