Anyone familiar with the Gospel stories from Matthew, Luke, Mark and John will know the story of the Roman officer who came to Jesus asking that he just say the word and heal his sick servant. We know nothing about that officer other than he was Roman and was nearby where Jesus was ministering at that time. What if we could learn about him? That is what this story does. It tells the fictional life of one Apollos, son of a Roman tribune by a Greek slave, who becomes a centurion in the Roman army of that time in first century AD. Here is a man who lives at the same time as Jesus and lives a much different life. For those who served in the military, this encounter remembers the great Roman army and why it was so powerful, effective and far reaching. For the Christian reader, this reminds you of your faith and why you believe. For a non-believer, the story should be compelling to help you see what it was like in this time of history.
Format
Kindle Edition
Release
February 18, 2021
Faith Like This: "I've not seen in all of Israel"
Anyone familiar with the Gospel stories from Matthew, Luke, Mark and John will know the story of the Roman officer who came to Jesus asking that he just say the word and heal his sick servant. We know nothing about that officer other than he was Roman and was nearby where Jesus was ministering at that time. What if we could learn about him? That is what this story does. It tells the fictional life of one Apollos, son of a Roman tribune by a Greek slave, who becomes a centurion in the Roman army of that time in first century AD. Here is a man who lives at the same time as Jesus and lives a much different life. For those who served in the military, this encounter remembers the great Roman army and why it was so powerful, effective and far reaching. For the Christian reader, this reminds you of your faith and why you believe. For a non-believer, the story should be compelling to help you see what it was like in this time of history.