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. […]
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. […]
As recorded within John’s Gospel account everything Jesus says and does is vitally important. However as we examine this latter portion of Chapter 17 my heart leaps with excitement. What does He mean, I in You, You in Me and they in Us? We plan to hover around this section of John for a few […]
In session 218 The Moot Men do a deep dive into the phrase “for their sakes.” In light of what has occurred within this gospel account and what is about to occur, we ask “What did Jesus mean when He said, for their sakes?” Thanks for joining in as we examine this phrase.
In week 217 the Moot Men look at the word “Sanctify.” Jesus, in prayer to His Father asks for the Father to sanctify His disciples in truth. Together we examine this text to determine what Jesus meant and what this means for us today.
In this session the Moot Men examine verse 15 of chapter 17 where Jesus makes a request to the Father to “keep them away from the evil one.” Of course this raises questions in our minds regarding what did Jesus mean by this. Here we make our attempt at understanding followed by meaning for us […]
In week 215 the Moot Men take a look at the subjects of Joy and Hate. These two subjects would not normally co-exist. However, Jesus brings them together in this text. Let’s examine how Jesus talks about these opposing ideas.