Who Were the Sons of Thunder in the Bible?

Today, Joseph Z exposes how a revelation of God's love empowers us to outlive and outlast challenges. He highlights how John’s profound understanding of Christ’s love made him outlast other disciples. 

Joseph teaches that God requires us to outlive and outlast others because He has a special destiny for each of us based on our understanding of Him. He highlights John the Apostle's unique trait: he outlived all the other disciples because he held on to the revelation he had about God. Joseph explains that John was the disciple Jesus loved, and this profound connection significantly shaped his faith. He emphasizes that while God does not show favoritism, those who draw closer to Him may experience special blessings.

Joseph references Luke 9:54-56 to illustrate that God did not come to destroy lives but to save them. Therefore, we should not allow our zeal for faith to lead us to harm those who do not believe, as God's mission is one of salvation, not destruction. He also refers to Mark 10:37-39, pointing out that although James and John both vowed to drink the same cup as Jesus, John did not die in the same manner as James. Instead, he lived longer because he had a deep revelation of Christ's love for him.

Furthermore, Joseph asserts that we tend to reflect the nature of the God we serve. He cautions against perceiving God negatively, as this perspective will produce negativity in our lives. Conversely, viewing God as good leads us to embody His goodness and blessings. In conclusion, he stresses that the revelation of God's goodness is what allowed John to outlive the other disciples.

Timestamps:

0:00 Introduction

02:30 The Disciple That Outlived the Rest

06:04 God is no Respecter of Persons

06:58 Luke 9:54-56

14:31 Matthew 20:20, Mark 10:37-39

20:00 Your Live Mirrors How You See God

24:50 Conclusion