James, the Son Alphaeus – the Apostle Who Rendered Obscured Service (Also known as James, the less)

Listed Among the Twelve

“Now the names of the twelve apostles are these; the first Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother; James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother; Philip, and Bartholomew; Thomas, and Matthew the publican; James the son of Alpheus; and Lebbeus, whose surname was Thaddeus; Simon the Canaanite; and Judas Iscariot, who also betrayed him.” Matthew 10:2

Mark 3:14 Luke 6:14 – 16

Was a Brother of Matthew (Levi)

Mark 2:11

With the Apostles in the Upper Room

“And when they were come in, they went up into an upper room, where abode both Peter, and James, and John, and Andrew, Philip, and Thomas, Bartholomew, and Matthew, James the son of Alpheus, and Simon Zelotes, and Judas the brother of James.” Acts 1:13

Obscurity of Faithful Saints

Remnant of Her (the church) seed Revelation 12:17

Abish, the Queen’s handmaiden Alma 12:150 – 170

Lois and Eunice, grandmother & mother of Timothy 2 Timothy 1:5

Mothers of Helman’s 2000 Alma 26:56, 57 & 96

Dorcas, a woman of full of good works Acts 9:36 – 42

Sam, the brother of Nephi 1 Nephi 2:42

The Widow’s Mite

“And after this, Jesus sat over against the treasury, and beheld how the people cast money into the treasury; and many that were rich cast in much. And there came a certain poor widow, and she cast in two mites, which make a farthing. And Jesus called his disciples, and said unto them, Verily I say unto you, that this poor widow hath cast more in, than all they who have cast into the treasury. For all the rich did cast in of their abundance; but she notwithstanding her want, did cast in all that she had; yea, even all her living.” Mark 13:47 – 50

The Parable of the Talents

Matthew 25:14 – 30

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Death of the Apostle James

Arrested with other Christians and executed by King Herod - 62 AD

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