Jesus Disciples: Phillip (part one)

 

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I don't remember hearing much about the disciple named Phillip. But no doubt he was just as much important to Jesus as were the rest of them. Here is what I found on him

Philip the Apostle is one of the original twelve apostles chosen by Jesus. Not much is detailed about his individual acts in the Gospels. Still, he is mentioned several times, notably when he brings Nathanael to Jesus (John 1:43-46) and during the feeding of the 5,000, where he discusses the logistics of feeding such a crowd with Jesus (John 6:5-7). His role is primarily seen as a follower interacting directly with Jesus during His ministry.

Where is Philip in the Bible?

Apart from listing the twelve disciples of Jesus, found in Matthew 10:2-4, Mark 3:16-19, Luke 3:16-19, and Acts 1:13, the individual stories that feature Philip are found exclusively in John’s gospel. There could be several reasons for this. 

For one thing, John writes from a different perspective and with a distinct focus than his fellow gospel writers. He includes details, characters, and stories from the life and ministry of Jesus that others do not. Philip features prominently in several of them. 

Furthermore, as someone who grew up in Bethsaida (John 1:44), the same hometown as Andrew and Peter, Philip may have been acquainted with Andrew and Peter as well as James and John. 

Could Philip have been a friend and fishing partner of James, John, Peter, and Andrew before following Jesus? It’s entirely possible. In fact, there’s good reason to believe that after the resurrection, when Peter went fishing with Thomas, Nathanael, the sons of Zebedee, and “two others,” the others referenced may have been Andrew (Peter’s brother) and Philip. Philip was often paired with Nathanael, his best friend (John 21:2-3)

(credit: Christianiy.com)

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There is quite a bit more about Phillip in this article which I am not going to copy in this post. However, if I am able, I will do a part 2 on him tomorrow and if not, then for sure on Monday. Thank you for your patience and also for coming by. I pray for you a blessed rest of your weekend.