Lori early biography of daniel

The intoxicating excitement of Christ’s resurrection had long since passed.  The Master had left his loyal band of followers to carry on without Him. Soon persecution arose against the bold apostles of this Messiah.  When the apostle Peter was imprisoned, a young man named John Mark joined the first Christians as they prayed desperately in his mother’s spacious home.  After Peter was released from prison, Mark is believed to have become his close companion and assistant for some years.

Then Paul, an ominous persecutor, actually became a Christian.  During those early days after Paul’s conversion, a man named Barnabas trusted Paul and helped convince suspicious church leaders of his authenticity.  When Barnabas and Paul returned to Antioch after a journey to Jerusalem, they brought Barnabas’ young cousin, John Mark, with them.

Later Paul and Barnabas departed on their first missionary journey and Mark accompanied them.&n