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Simon, a man who carried Jesus’ cross (Matthew 27:32) Simon, the father of Judas Iscariot (John 6:71) Alongside Jude, or Thaddeus, and James of Alphaeus, Simon the Zealot is one of the least known disciples. But even though the Bible doesn’t tell us much about Simon, that doesn’t mean he didn’t do amazing things for Christ.
Although Simon, like the majority of the apostles, was probably a Galilean, the designation "Cananaean" is regarded as of political rather than of geographical significance (compare Luke's rendering). The Zealots were a faction, headed by Judas of Galilee, who "in the days of the enrollment" (compare Acts 5:37; Luke 2:1,2) bitterly opposed the ...
Jul 6, 2022 · 1. Simon Peter. Simon Peter, also called Cephas in the New Testament (e.g. 1 Cor. 3:22), is the most well-known Simon in the Bible. He’s mostly called “Peter” in the Gospels and Acts. Most Christians, including pastors and theologians, have referred to him as “Peter” or “Simon Peter” for 2,000 years. The New Testament mentions ...
Now He said it of Judas, son of Simon Iscariot, for this man was about to give Him up, being one of the twelve. John 6:70,71. So, Judas was the son of Simon, the leper, a Pharisee. Simon, Judas’ father, would have known the meeting place where the Pharisees and Chief Priests were plotting the death of Jesus.
Simon the Zealot is one of the greatest cases of the changing power of Christ. He was a Zealot for much of his life, which meant he was extremely legalistic and held a deep-set hatred towards the Romans and any who had dealings with them. Simon was called by Jesus and was completely changed.
Oct 9, 2023 · As a Zealot, Simon was dedicated to the cause of Jewish independence. This gives us a sense of the passion and dedication he must have brought to his faith in Christ and his commitment to spreading the Gospel. Transformation through Christ. Simon’s identification as a Zealot signifies a radical political past.
Simon the Zealot and Judas Iscariot, who betrayed him. These twelve Jesus sent out with the following instructions: “Do not go among the Gentiles or enter any town of the Samaritans. Go rather to the lost sheep of Israel. As you go, proclaim this message: ‘The kingdom of heaven has come near.’ Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those who have leprosy, drive out demons. Freely you ...