James asked Jesus for glory — but he became the first apostle to prove his faith with blood.
James, the son of Zebedee and brother of John, was part of Jesus’ inner circle. He saw the glory of the Transfiguration, the sorrow of Gethsemane, and the power of Christ up close. But his story did not end with comfort or fame. According to Acts 12, James became the first apostle recorded as martyred for Christ. This video shows how Jesus transformed a fiery “Son of Thunder” into a fearless witness who followed his Lord all the way to death.