In session 244 the Moot Men begin to examine Jesus’s interaction with Pilate. It’s clear that the author John depicts a different Pilate than communicated through the Synoptics. Of course there are explanations. Where we focus our attention is on the nuance of this exchange as described within John’s gospel account.
Session 243 continues the building drama. We find ourselves at the Praetorium. There are three wants being expressed. The first is by the Jewish leaders who want Jesus dead. The second is by Pilate who wants the peace. The Third is by the silent Jesus looking on wanting life for both.
In Week 242 the case against Jesus transitions from a religious matter to a political trial taking place in the Roman governmental headquarters called the Praetorium. Of course we understand this narrative to have happened one time in the ancient past. But really this occurrence represents what we humans have and continue to do to […]
In Week 241 the Moot Men do a deeper examination of “Disorder” as seen through what is occurring in and through Peter at this stage in his journey. Disorder is a troubling time within a persons experience. But in Peter’s case, in order for Peter to be the Peter that Peter is meant to be […]
Week 240 brings the Moot Men to Peter’s second and then final denial. Two thousand years of us have read this instance with varied responses. Most of us gasp prompted by a caution alert, “How could He?” Our minds our ultimately drawn to “What would I do?” Thanks for joining with us as we examine […]
We have been looking at two types of paths representing two types of power. These two are in conflict and demonstrated in numerous ways through-out chapter 18 of John’s gospel. In week 239 the Moot Men analyze the Cruciform path.
Week 238 reveals quite the different Peter. We naturally ask, “What would I do if I were in Peter’s shoes?” Perhaps we could also ask, “What is going on within this man?” “What has happened and what is happening to Peter?” These questions are what the Moot Men address. Thanks for joining in.
In Week 237 the Moot Men follow as the arresting party lead Jesus first to Annas, father in-law of the high priest Caiaphas. The gospel writer is careful to point out Caiaphas’s former statement as recorded in Chapter 11, “ that one man would die for the nation.” As we examine we ask the question […]
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 […]