Simon The Zealot The Twelve Apostles Sermon Series Part 12 of 14

Social Media Ministries Podcast · Dec 7, 2023 · 22m

Simon the Zealot is another apostle with a title. His title of being a Zealot is used to differentiate him from all of the other Simons in the Bible. In addition, it could also be part of his identity.

As a traditional Zealot, he would have been a devout follower of Jewish law. He would have hated tax collectors, sinners, and the Roman rule. He would have been a radical rebel. It's possible that his zeal for the rebellion turned into a zeal for Jesus once he became an apostle.

In any case, Simon the Zealot was a passionate man who wholeheartedly devoted himself to whatever cause he believed…