Unique to John’s Gospel account is the extended interaction between Jesus and Pilate. This is no accident. We ask, What was John’s intent? There are numerous opinions hovering around questions of Jesus’s nature, the historical political context and the overall purpose of the cross. Thanks for joining in as the Moot Men examine and discuss. […]
The Moot Men begin chapter 19 of John’s gospel account by continuing to examine Pilate, his dialog with Jesus, his resulting internal conflict and interaction with the crowd. The author provides detail of this interaction which informs how to think about what is about to occur.
Within John’s Gospel account there is exclusive detail regarding the interaction between Pilate and Jesus. This we don’t see in the other Gospels. There are reasons the author chose to shape his account this way. We, as the readers are intended to see something. Through slowing down, analysis and discussion the Moot Men seek to […]
In this session the Moot Men arrive and discuss Pilate’s question, “What is truth?” We are aware that John’s presentation of the interaction between Pilate and Jesus is quite different than the Synoptic presentation. We are also quite aware of the general perception of Pilate among the larger commentator community. Thanks for joining us as […]
In this session we continue with the interaction with Jesus and Pilate. In conversation, Jesus makes the connection of king to truth. Here we provide an explanation of how we may want to consider what is occurring. Thanks for joining us.
In session 244 the Moot Men begin to examine Jesus’s interaction with Pilate. It’s clear that the author John depicts a different Pilate than communicated through the Synoptics. Of course there are explanations. Where we focus our attention is on the nuance of this exchange as described within John’s gospel account.
Session 243 continues the building drama. We find ourselves at the Praetorium. There are three wants being expressed. The first is by the Jewish leaders who want Jesus dead. The second is by Pilate who wants the peace. The Third is by the silent Jesus looking on wanting life for both.
In Week 242 the case against Jesus transitions from a religious matter to a political trial taking place in the Roman governmental headquarters called the Praetorium. Of course we understand this narrative to have happened one time in the ancient past. But really this occurrence represents what we humans have and continue to do to […]
In Week 241 the Moot Men do a deeper examination of “Disorder” as seen through what is occurring in and through Peter at this stage in his journey. Disorder is a troubling time within a persons experience. But in Peter’s case, in order for Peter to be the Peter that Peter is meant to be […]
Week 240 brings the Moot Men to Peter’s second and then final denial. Two thousand years of us have read this instance with varied responses. Most of us gasp prompted by a caution alert, “How could He?” Our minds our ultimately drawn to “What would I do?” Thanks for joining with us as we examine […]
We have been looking at two types of paths representing two types of power. These two are in conflict and demonstrated in numerous ways through-out chapter 18 of John’s gospel. In week 239 the Moot Men analyze the Cruciform path.
Week 238 reveals quite the different Peter. We naturally ask, “What would I do if I were in Peter’s shoes?” Perhaps we could also ask, “What is going on within this man?” “What has happened and what is happening to Peter?” These questions are what the Moot Men address. Thanks for joining in.
In Week 237 the Moot Men follow as the arresting party lead Jesus first to Annas, father in-law of the high priest Caiaphas. The gospel writer is careful to point out Caiaphas’s former statement as recorded in Chapter 11, “ that one man would die for the nation.” As we examine we ask the question […]
Week 236B is the followup where The Moot Men examine the alternative to last week’s, power path. Jesus has spoken about a different way which he labels in verse 11 as “the cup.” And the cup represents the alternate way. We call it the Cruciform Path. Like last week, We examine then discuss aspects of […]
In week 236A The Moot Men take a week one look at the arrest as recorded in John 18:12. We have already established two distinct paths we people tend to travel. Today we examine one, the path of power, as demonstrated by those doing the arrest.
In week 235 The Moot Men examine Jesus’s response to Peter’s action followed by His comments in regard to an alternative way. Todays study is a comparison of these two ways. We call them “Two Path.” And these two paths are common to us all.
In week 234 what begins as a well meaning protective intent turns out to be a moment of violent madness. Today we take a look at Peter’s sword capability.
In week 233 we analyze the second round, that is the second time Jesus uses the term Ego-eimi in chapter 18. What we see is a different response by the crowd as compare to round one. We spend time analyzing why with a focus on the love of God demonstrated through Christ.
In our second week of John 18:6 the Moot Men examine this event not as a force acting upon but rather a door opening into. A common mis-conception is that Jesus is demonstrating His bigger club to prove a point. A better way to think about this is Jesus revealing a glimpse into what actually […]
John 18:6 is rich in meaning, far greater than a demonstration of “who is bigger.” We begin our examination of this verse first by looking at Jesus’s response “I am he.” This is followed by a discussion on perception. Our intent is to better understand this exchange which took place on that dark night. Indirectly […]