It was about this time that King Herod arrested some who belonged to the church, intending to persecute them. He had James, the brother of John, put to death with the sword.
-Acts 12:1-2
I am intensely interested in the story of Peter, James and John. The more I delve into the rich drama that unfolded during their walk with Jesus, the more I begin to see the various layers of complexity and meaning woven into the scriptures about who they were and their relationship to the King. Read more