Thaddaeus the Courageous

How would you like to be sandwiched between Simon the Zealot and Judas Iscariot? To make matters worse...you have the same name as the traitor. This could be why Judas (NOT Iscariot!) was nicknamed "Thaddaeus" which means (among other things) "heart of a young lion." It took a guy with a big, strong, yet tender heart to be in his position and fulfill his calling. Thad had one question-and it's still being asked by the nation of Israel today. Only difference is, Thad obeyed Jesus from the heart and he got THE ANSWER.