Chapter 17

ST. JOHN'S IMPERFECTIONS

Four Reasons for Recording Failings--Jealousy and Pride--Intolerant Spirit--Two Questions, What? and Who?--First and Last--An Object Lesson--The Child-Spirit--Startled Disciples--John's Confession--Lesson Not Learned--Hospitality--Samaritan Hatred--Hospitality Refused--Indignant Brothers--A Story of Elijah--Fiery Spirit of James and John--Rebuked by Jesus--Ambitious Brothers--Mother's Request--Sons' Request--Sorrowing Lord's Reply and Thoughts--Two Thrones--Though Imperfect, a Grand Character 111