Father of James and John, an Israelite fisherman. Zebedaios. His sons left their nets and their father to follow Jesus. Faithfulness sometimes means releasing what is yours.

John, Jochanan, "God is gracious." Iōánnēs. The name belongs to prophets, apostles, and the one who baptized Jesus. God's grace runs through every bearer of this name. Live up to it.

To place upon, to lay on, to impose. Epitíthēmi. Hands were laid on the sick and they were healed; hands were laid on the condemned and judgment fell. The same act carries blessing or burden depending on the one who sends it. Consider carefully what you place on others.

A name, a reputation, a character. There is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved. The name of Jesus is unique and exclusive.

Son, descendant, one sharing the nature of. Huios. You are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus. Sonship through faith is the highest status available to a human being.

Thunder, the voice of God. Brontē. The sons of Zebedee were named Boanerges, sons of thunder. When God speaks, creation trembles. Listen.