JAMES

James, the brother of John, was one of the closest friends of Jesus. James was the first of the Apostles to suffer martyrdom, dying under the sword of Herod Agrippa I (Acts 12:1-2). Here we find partial fulfillment of Jesus' prediction that the brothers should indeed drink from the cup of suffering. Near James' hands are some of the minor figures extending from the Peter panel. Christ is depicted standing by the shore near the fire at the time after the resurrection referred to in John 21. At the bottom of this panel, Christ is healing the daughter of Jairus. Peter, James and John were said to have been witnesses of this miracle.

Dedication: "In Honor of our Parents by Dr. and Mrs. James Childers"

Back to the Apostle windows