We continue our examination of the story commonly called “The Feeding Of The Five Thousand.” Today our focus is on the two responses to the question Jesus posed to Philip. What we have before us is a high demand encounter with two concerted responses. I find these responses fascinating and so relatable as I reflect […]

Today we begin a new section of John’s Gospel extending through Chapter 10. Jesus has offered what He has called “Eternal Life.” This offer is being met by a mixed response the most resistive demonstrated by the established religious authority. We are asking, Why? Why is it that the very people who find their roots […]

We wrap up this section by identifying and discussing an age old human challenge demonstrated within our story. What we see happening has been a part of human experience from the very beginning.    

In today’s session we overview verse 31-47 of chapter 5. Through this teaching and discussion we arrive at an interesting and thought provoking observation regarding how Jesus treated people.    

Today we target verse 30 as we attempt to understand what Jesus is saying within this discourse about life and judgment. We are viewing verse 30 as what we have coined “the far bookend” to a concluding idea. Join in as the Moot Men take on this discussion.    

We have been looking at the first discourse by Jesus in John’s Gospel. This discourse was prompted by the negative response of the religious authority towards Jesus as recorded in verse 5:18. In Session 62 we focus our attention on verse 28 and 29. In these verses, Jesus is speaking of one common resurrection ushering […]

In Session 61 We hear from Dr. Richard Schilling as he shares a portion of his story with the Moot Men. We then resume our study by discussing what qualifies Jesus to be a true and righteous Judge.   Dr. Richard Schilling Story 7/15/20   Session 61  

In Session 60 we move towards understanding the why underlying the key terms of Life, Death and Judgement. As followers of Christ we are well acquainted with these terms and the ideas they represent. However, the question on the table is why here, why now. Why is Jesus using these terms within this discourse and […]

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 […]