Simon: Apostle of Christ: Foundations of the Holy City Bible Study: Part 10
About Simon
Historical and Biblical facts about Simon the Apostle of Jesus Christ.
There is very little mention of Simon in the New Testament although when he is mentioned he is referred to as a zealot. The Zealots were well known as fanatical Jewish Nationalists with a blatant disregard for sufferings endured by the people involved in the struggle for purity of faith. The referred to as zealous in good practices, extravagant and reckless in other actions.
About Simon
It is said that Simon's life ended when he was crucified. Dying as a martyr just as many of the other apostles which followed Jesus Christ.
Simon's Apostolic Symbol
Due to the fact that Simon was a fisherman at the time when Jesus called him Simon's symbol is a fish lying on a Bible because he became a fisher of men
There is very little mention of Simon in the New Testament although when he is mentioned he is referred to as a zealot. The Zealots were well known as fanatical Jewish Nationalists with a blatant disregard for sufferings endured by the people involved in the struggle for purity of faith. The referred to as zealous in good practices, extravagant and reckless in other actions.
About Simon
- Lived in Galilee
- Fanatical Nationalist
- Devoted to the Law
- Before following Christ he held a bitter hatred for people who did not agree with the decrees of Rome
- He left his hatred behind and emerged as a man of complete faith when he decided to follow Christ
It is said that Simon's life ended when he was crucified. Dying as a martyr just as many of the other apostles which followed Jesus Christ.
Simon's Apostolic Symbol
Due to the fact that Simon was a fisherman at the time when Jesus called him Simon's symbol is a fish lying on a Bible because he became a fisher of men
Today's Verse
And the wall of the city had twelve foundations, and in them the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb" Revelations 21:14
Bible Study Links: The Apostles of Christ
- Andrew Apostle of Christ:Foundation of Christ's Bride: Part 1
- Bartholomew: Apostles of Christ:Foundation of Christ's Bride: Part 2
- James the Elder Apostle of Christ: Foundation of Christ's Bride: Part 3
- James the Lesser: Apostle of Christ Foundation of Christ's Bride: Part 4
- John Boanerges: Apostle of Christ: Part 5
- Judas Iscariot: Apostle of Christ: The Betrayer: Part 6
- Simon Peter: Apostle of Christ denies Him Thrice: Part 7
- Philip: Apostles of Christ: Part 8
- Simon: Apostle of Christ: Part 10
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