In Jesus' day it was very common to connect yourself to famous events, persons, or gods. Using a some type of reference imitating a personal interest was also used a lot. Competitions, partnerships, and even totally disconnecting from things undesired was the ways persons tested their abilities to survive everyday dramas. The use of hidden meanings also had a great advantage. The Boanerges Brothers, or Boys, is one such event that was challenged during the times of Christ.
Boanerges - Sons of Thunder
Mark 3:17
James, son of Zebedee, and John the brother of James, whom he named Boanerges, that is, sons of thunder;
By dividing the word 'Boanerges' into small syllables a different view can be seen to the hidden or indirect meaning of the Sons of Thunder'. Mystical or not, some very interesting information can be seen in the results...
Bo:
Bo also can be seen as the word 'Go'. In the Book of Exodus, 10:1, scripture reads that God's first word 'Go' or 'Come' (Hebrew). And, for those who are interested, it is believed the first human community settlements of was just off the mountain perks in Tibet...today, the Standard Language Code for Tibetan is 'Bo'.
An:
A Sumerian god of heaven. The Jerusalem, or the capitol of Israel was in the northern country of Sumeria for decades. Also for those who are interested, Sumeria is the region where John the Baptist was buried. Jesus, upon learning about the beheading John, took up the teachings of this Syrian baptizing prophet teaching about redemption, heaven, and the belief of the one single God.
Erge:
In Latin, Erge means to rise, rise up the head much as to erect a monument.
So what was Jesus talking about when He called James and John the Boanegre? Ask yourself this "As followers of Jesus of Nazareth, baptized through His name, are we counted as among the Sons of Thunder'? Are we really following the teachings of the 'Syrian baptizing prophet' of whom the old testament scriptures were taught to the followers by Jesus Christ upon the death of John? Can you see what hidden message Jesus the Christ made for all who can to know His words? Something to think about.
Jesus, you did very well before the eyes of the world. As partners on this earth the same as James and John your words were saved in the heart of the gospels. For all eternity the Sons of Thunder will be your guidepost, a monument for all to see. Amen.
