Carmelo Caparros
Jun 12, 2022
INTRODUCTION
In today’s study of the Master’s men, we will see TWO BROTHERS who were shaped and molded by God’s grace.
They used to be MISGUIDED & MEAN men who became useful under the WATCHFUL EYES of Jesus Christ and the power of the Holy Spirit.
BODY SERMON
I. JAMES
TEXT: Matthew 10:2-4
Always mentioned AHEAD of John, not only because he was the ELDEST of the two, but because he was the apparent LEADER of the two. Later, he became LESS PROMINENT.
CHARACTER:
NEGATIVE SIDE:
1. He was hateful and vengeful.
He was the type when crossed, would STRIKE BACK. People like this usually make a lot of ENEMIES. This is perhaps the reason
why he became the 1st apostle to be MARTYRED.
Peter was ARRESTED but James’ head was CUT OFF. Perhaps James created more problems for Herod because he was a THUNDEROUS INDIVIDUAL.
2. Intolerant
3. Quick-tempered
4. He had NO COMPASSION.
5. He wanted to DESTROY rather than restore.
6. He was also SELFISHLY AMBITIOUS, a trait he got from his own mother.
CONCLUSION
The issue is not what you are, but what you would like to become.