1. Apostle James

2. Three Other James in the Bible James: an apostle, son of _______ James: brother of _______, witness of Jesus' resurrection. James: father of Apostle ______.

3. Bible Verses Mark 1:19-20 Mark 3:17 Mark 5:21-36 Matthew 17:1-9 Matthew 26:36-46 Mark 10:35-45 1 Corinthians 15:4-5 Acts 12:1-2

4. Questions 1. Was James close to Jesus? Was James the only one in his family serving in the Lord’s ministry? (Mark 5:37, Matthew 17:1, 26:37, Mark 16:1) 2. When do you think James really understand why Jesus came and what it means to follow Him? Why? (Luke 9:54-56, Matthew 17:4, Mark 10:35-45, 1 Corinthians 15:4-5, Acts 12:1-2) 3. What do you think the characteristics of leadership among God’s people should be? (Mark 10:42-45) 4. Why James and other disciples keep falling asleep when Jesus told them to be alert? What did Jesus ask them to do? ( Matthew 26:41)

5. Question 5. Have the definition/meaning of following Jesus changed for you between now and the first time you believed in Lord? What changed?