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 […]
In our story as the text reads both Jesus and Judas knew something, Judas knew the place. Jesus knew all things. We are viewing this knowledge as a gift to each. What they each do with their respective gift leads to outcome through their respective choices. Today, the Moot Men examine a model for how […]
In Week 230 The Moot Men contrast “Two Ways” demonstrated by two people. Both ways are based on gifts given to each. From this point the two ways begin to diverge ending in polarizing outcomes, one evil and one goodness. We ask why and how. Thanks for joining in.
In Week 229 The Moot Men begin to examine the arrest details. Accompanying Judas are three groups of people to assist with this arrest. What captures our attention in this session is the magnitude of support Judas has assembled in order to carry out his intent. We ask why.
Week 228 signals chapter 18:1. Here we see Jesus move from the upper room located on the western hill in Jerusalem down toward the Pool of Siloam across the Kidron rift, walking up the eastern bank towards the base of the Mount of Olives. From there is His final ascent to what John labels as […]
Jesus has been interacting at one location for the past five chapters. In this last session of chapter 17 the Moot Men examine the last two verses. Prior to chapter 13 was what occurred through Jesus. Chapter 18 will begin the cross event. Chapters 13-17 are an in-between space, tying what has occurred to what […]
It is clear that Jesus is leaving. Here, He expresses His desire to the Father that His disciples “will be with Me where I am.” He is referring to the post resurrection relationship. We have labelled this idea as “sharing the same space.” He desires this so they “may see His glory” which is based […]
Session 225B the Moot Men examine the love of God from the quantum perspective and as related to John 17:22-23. The focus is on two aspects of this reality. First is the unchangeable love of God as related to current state. Second is what is called in the quantum world, the role of “The observer.” […]
Session 225A is the first of two parts where the Moot Men explore what Jesus is talking about, (glory given, perfection in unity, oneness, I in You, You in Me and they in Us) from a Quantum Science perspective. The point of this is to frame what Jesus is talking about within the context of […]
In Session 224 the Moot Men arrive at verses 22-23 of John 17. Jesus continues to express His intent of oneness to be expressed by the faith community. Glory has been given so this oneness can occur. The oneness is to come to full expression in what He labels as unity. The unity as expressed […]
In Session 223 the Moot Men examine a proposed method to place ourselves in a better state of mind in order to interacted with others. Of course our interest lies in the words of Jesus stated here in verses 20-21 regarding oneness. Here we look at some practical ways in which we might demonstrate oneness. […]
In Session 222 the Moot Men continue with John 17:20-21 examining even more closely Jesus’s words about oneness. In this session we compare two general ways we the members of the faith community interact with those outside of the faith community. This is followed by a discussion focused on how Jesus interacted with people.
In Session 221 the Moot Men examine John 17:20-21. This entire section, beginning in chapter 13 expresses Jesus’s final words prior to the cross event. He is preparing to leave. He is preparing His followers for His departure. And, He is promising His followers that something new is about to happen. Embedded within and stated […]
Session 220 was divided into new segments, (a and b) due to length. Their role in our study of John is to provide some current and interesting information which may be helpful in understanding what Jesus prayed to His Father, “I in you, You in Me and they in Us.” This is a remarkable statement. […]