Today we see Jesus responding to the crowd’s request for a sign so that they may believe. This request is alarming based on what they had just experienced the previous day. What is there to learn here through this exchange? Join us as we explore this question.
Today we see Jesus offering a fullness to the crowd which transcends what they experienced the day before while with Jesus on the side of the mountain. This fullness offering far exceeds the satisfaction of physical hunger in that it is eternal in nature. Join in while the Moot Men examine this exchange between Jesus […]
In today’s session we define and then discuss what we think is the core significance of this miracle couplet. The focus today will be to compare what we see through the Jesus offering in contrast with the world you and I experience every single day. Listen in as the Moot Men grapple with an important […]
Today we engage the second miracle within this couplet which is recorded in three of the four Gospel accounts. Here is the story where Jesus walks on the water arriving to His struggling disciples within the boat. This is a familiar story to many of us. But yet again let’s take a closer look. […]
In today’s session we look at the crowd response to this mass feeding. But most interestingly, we will look at Jesus’s response to the crowd response. In our story the crowd received Jesus, identifying Him as the One they had all been waiting for. Their understanding led them to an action towards Jesus that He […]
Today we examine the aftermath of this large meal which took place on the side of a mountain near the Sea of Galilee. Verses 12 and 13 contain some details we don’t want to miss. Join us by listening in as the Moot Men discuss this story.
We focus today on verse 11. After Jesus has the crowd seated, He gives thanks, then distributes the food to all who are present, as much as they wanted. Listen in as the Moot Men deconstruct this verse drawing meaning for us today.
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 […]