Playlist: Zebedee's Sons (topic)
Sons of Thunder
Sermonette byJames and John had great zeal, but initially lacked eloquence and wisdom. Similarly, we need God to redirect our efforts to His purpose rather than our own.
John (Part One)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughIn the exploration of the life and ministry of Jesus Christ, particular attention is given to the sons of Zebedee, James and John, who held a significant place among His disciples. John, along with his brother James, was called by Jesus while they were mending nets in their boat, leaving their father Zebedee and hired servants …
Matthew (Part Twenty-Six)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughIn the journey toward Jerusalem, as Jesus walked ahead, deep in thought about His impending suffering and death, a significant interaction occurred with the mother of Zebedee's sons, James and John. She approached Him with her sons, kneeling and requesting that they be granted positions of honor, one on His right hand and the …
John (Part Two)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughAt the crucifixion, as recorded in Matthew 27:55-56, many women who followed Jesus from Galilee were present, including Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James and Joses, and the mother of Zebedee's sons. This mother of Zebedee's sons was among those witnessing the event from afar. In Mark 15:40, the same scene is described, …
Who Then Is In The Kingdom Of Heaven?
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Martin G. CollinsIn the pursuit of greatness within the Kingdom of heaven, the disciples of Jesus Christ revealed their ambitious desires, a theme that prominently includes the actions of Zebedee's sons, James and John. In Matthew 20:21, their mother approached Jesus, requesting that one of her sons sit at His right hand and the other at His …
Matthew (Part One)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughMatthew records that shortly before the crucifixion the mother of Zebedee's sons approached Jesus with her sons, worshipping Him and requesting that one sit on His right hand and the other on His left. Mark's parallel account omits the mother entirely and attributes the request directly to James and John themselves. This …
WHAT?! Me Submit to Someone Else?
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsThe mother of Zebedee's sons approached Jesus with her two sons, kneeling to request that one sit on His right hand and the other on His left in His Kingdom. Jesus replied that they did not understand what they asked and inquired whether they were able to drink the cup He would drink and be baptized with the baptism He would …