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What were Simon's initial and current hopes when joining Jesus in The Bronze Bow?

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Initially, Simon hoped to persuade Jesus to join the rebel band led by Rosh to overthrow the Romans. However, after hearing Jesus' teachings about a Heavenly Kingdom and a loving God, Simon's hopes changed. Now, he longs for Jesus to invite him to join in his mission, reflecting a shift from political rebellion to spiritual alignment with Jesus' message.

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When Simon first went to be with Jesus, he was hoping to ask Jesus to join him in the rebel band formed by Rosh to overthrow the Romans. After hearing Jesus' message of a Heavenly Kingdom and a loving God, Simon has changed his mind. He says, "All I hope and long for now is that he (Jesus) will ask me to join him" (Chapter 8).

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