Share a comment Two brothers hear a town reject Jesus and instantly reach for the flames. James and John actually suggest calling down fire from heaven, as if spiritual leadership is best done with threats and force. If that sounds extreme, it’s also uncomfortably relatable: when we feel dismissed, we want control, payback, and proof that we’re right. We walk through Luke’s portrait of the disciples and the surprising logic behind Jesus’ choices. He doesn’t pick people because he needs...