Object: Symbol of Bartholomew

Have you ever had the opportunity to sell something like a ticket, candy, or maybe a newspaper or magazine? Did you enjoy selling? To whom do you sell your tickets or candy? When I was a boy I sold my tickets to my parents, relatives, next door neighbors and anyone else I knew. But have you ever tried to sell something to someone you did not know? It is a lot different selling to people you do not know than it is to your family and friends. It is also a lot harder.

Jesus had a disciple who was a salesman, and a good one. His name was Bartholomew, and he was one of Jesus' earliest friends. He listened to everything Jesus said and watched him closely so that he would know what to do if Jesus ever asked him to do a special work. Bartholomew used to talk with an…