In Session 59 the Moot Men take a deep dive discussion with our focus on verse 5:24. Within the context of Chapter 5, verse 24 describes the offering provided in and through Jesus Christ. This verse and the offering is familiar to all Christ followers. However, our interest today is in how, if any, our […]

Verses 5:19-47 records the first discourse of Jesus in John’s Gospel account. A discourse is simply a longer saying or teaching. Each of these discourses are triggered by an occasion. This discourse is informed by what occurred in verses 5:1-16 and then triggered by what occurred in verses 17-18. In today’s session we will begin […]

In verse 18 of chapter 5 John brings his readers to a definitive threshold which will inform his Gospel account from here forward. Integral to the Gospel Story is the rejection of Jesus by the religious authority. Here, John communicates to his readers the pre-meditated intent which will ultimately lead to the crucifixion which will […]

In this session our focus is on verses 12 through 16 where Jesus advises the healed man to stop sinning. This statement raises all kinds of questions regarding sin, forgiveness, healing and health. Let’s take a look.    

Today our focus is on verses 10 and 11 where the religious leaders criticize the now healed man for carrying his bed role on the Sabbath thus in their minds performing work and therefore in violation of God’s directive. We read this text and wonder at the absurdity of their accusation. Let’s examine what is […]

In this session Jesus is back in Jerusalem. He visits the Pool of Bethesda located near the Temple Mount. It is at this place where people with infirmities would wait in anticipation for the stirring of the waters. When the stirring occurred, the first one into the pool was healed from their infirmity. Jesus strikes […]

Today our focus is on the exchange of conversation between Jesus and the royal official. His son is sick, near death. He hears of this miracle worker who is coming to his area. He makes the journey from his home in Capernaum to Cana where he meets up with Jesus. He pleads for Jesus to […]

The idea of receive in relation to Jesus has reoccured several times in John’s Gospel account thus far. We are all familiar with this idea. We have heard and used the term, “receive Christ” for our entire christian journey. Today, we would like to explore this term in depth. What does this term mean? Thanks […]

Today’s teaching and discussion revolves around the idea of witness. We first noticed this idea in regard to John the Baptist as John the writer describes in chapters one and two. We now examine the woman’s witness towards the people of Sychar along with the ensuing influence her witness had on the town’s people here […]

In today’s Moot Men remote session, we fumble around with the use of Zoom “breakout rooms.” Please bear with us as we learn how to utilize this new way to meet. Our subject matter is to discuss the question, “What is Jesus attempting to communicate to His Disciples through the analogies of food, field, laborer […]

Today we examine four facts about human growth which may help us understand the disciple’s response when they return and find Jesus discussing Theology with the woman at the well.    

The woman is about to leave her water pot to go back into the city to tell others the good news. The disciples return to the well with supplies they had procured within the city. Seeing this conversation take place, a whole new feeling enters the story; one of silent criticism, followed by an irritating […]

The World has dramatically changed within the last week.This morning the Moot Men meet remotely due to the Virus concerns. This morning’s session is a combination of our attempts to use this new format, followed by a short teaching and discussion regarding what this all means in regard to what we as a people are […]

In this session we assemble the parts and pieces of this interesting exchange in order to view the story as a whole. We will then look briefly at how this story may fit into what John is attempting to communicate through his Gospel account.     Download week-46.mp3 – Right click on this link and […]

In today’s session the Moot Men grapple with what it means to worship in spirit and truth. Thanks for joining in.   No audio for this session  

Jesus re-focuses this conversation from proper place of worship to what He identifies as true worship. He then continues by describing what true worship entails. Thanks for joining in on this conversation.     Download Week-44.mp3 – Right click on this link and choose “Save link as…”.

This session and next will focus in on what Jesus has to say about Jew, Samaritan, place of worship, Father and True worshiper. There is quite a bit to consider. Welcome to the dialog.     Download Week-43.mp3 – Right click on this link and choose “Save link as…”.

As we have learned, the Jews and the Samaritans each had their distinct place of worship. The woman wants to know, which one is right? Her question represents a much broader and long standing need within all human beings; this need to seek and to know that we are right. Let’s explore this idea together […]

Today we continue our look at the conversation between Jesus and the Samaritan woman. Through His initial ask for a simple drink of water, Jesus crossed into a deep long-standing social rift. As the conversation continues we have to assume trust was being built because the woman continues to engage. Jesus describes His offering. The […]

Today we examine the initial interaction between Jesus and the Samaritan woman. Given the longstanding social rift between the Jews and the Samaritans we are most interested in how Jesus approaches and begins to bridge this deep and painful interfamily gap.     Download Week-40.mp3 – Right click on this link and choose “Save link […]