by Jeffrey Kranz | Apr 12, 2014 | Bible characters
The apostle Andrew is a bit of a mystery: he’s Simon Peter’s brother, but he’s way, way in the background compared to his brother. I’m getting to know all 12 apostles a little better, and Andrew has been an interesting character to study.... by Jeffrey Kranz | Apr 7, 2014 | Bible characters
The apostle Thomas gets a pretty bad rap among Christians: he’s remembered as “Doubting Thomas,” the guy who wouldn’t believe Jesus was risen until he had physical proof. We’ve all heard about how Thomas was the skeptic in the group, but... by Jeffrey Kranz | Mar 26, 2014 | Bible characters
My brother-in-law suggested an idea to me a few weeks ago: what if I did a piece on the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ? I think it’s a great idea. We can learn a lot about ourselves by studying these men. These guys were some of the first to share the gospel:... by Jeffrey Kranz | Feb 27, 2014 | Bible characters
You’ve probably heard about David’s mighty men (if not, you’ll be ahead of the curve in a minute). David was a skilled soldier and leader, but he wasn’t alone. He had a band of very loyal, very powerful heroes who stood by him. They...