Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses…. — Hebrews 12:1  This issue of the Gospel Truth is different…

The Rock, Impulsive Leader of Faith Peter, originally named Simon, was a fisherman from Bethsaida on the Sea of Galilee. He later lived in Capernaum…

The Connector, Bringing People To Jesus Andrew, brother of Peter, was a fisherman by trade. He was born in Bethsaida, a fishing village on the…

Seeker of Truth, Practical Missionary Philip was from Bethsaida, the same town as Peter and Andrew (John 1:44). He is not to be confused with…

Beloved Disciple of Love and Truth John, often referred to as “the beloved disciple,” was the brother of James, son of Zebedee. He was born…

Son of Thunder, Bold Martyr James, the son of Zebedee and Salome and the brother of John, was often referred to as “James the Greater”…

True Israelite Without Guile Bartholomew was from Cana in Galilee (John 21:2), possibly the same place where Jesus performed His first miracle. Bartholomew is often…