In session 213, the Moot Men examine verse 11 in chapter 17 which I have entitled “Preparation for what next.” The what next is human mortality. Here Jesus is preparing for and showing us how to think about death, our own death.
In session 212, the Moot Men consider the scope of what Jesus is praying about to His Heavenly Father. Nestled within chapter 17 these two verses suggest the expansiveness of God’s intent, the projected role of the disciples and the target audience. Through this we are able to better understand the incarnation of Jesus.
In session 211B, a followup to A, the Moot Men continue with their examination of relationships. We do so by proposing two different ways of perceiving. The first is a common way of approaching this subject followed by how I think Jesus may have perceived relationships. We spend some time exploring each model and then […]
In session 211, remote from Crested Butte, the Moot men begin examination of Chapter 17 verses 4-8 in John’s Gospel account. We turn our attention to the subject of relationships. We examine a comparison between how we as people generally view relationships in contrast with a proposed idea of how Jesus views relationships. There is […]
In session 210 the Moot men begin Chapter 17 of John’s Gospel account. As Jesus turns a corner within the narrative we also are being asked to embrace what He is praying in light of what we have been examining in the prior chapters. In this very short section Jesus packs some very big truth […]
In session 209 the Moot Men wrap up chapter 16. Within this section the disciples collectively state their endorsement of Jesus. Jesus responds with what has and will occur followed by words of hope. What this exchange may appear to be on first reading may have a bit more to it. Thanks for joining in […]
In session 208 we Moot Men do a comprehensive examination of this transitional interaction between Jesus and His disciples. As we peer into this exchange we are stopped in our tracks as we ponder how they must have felt as they heard Jesus explaining what next. Thanks for joining in.
In session 207 the Moot Men examine Jesus’s words to His disciples, “you will move from grief to joy.” Although this conversation took place over 2000 years ago we today are compelled by the promise of Jesus to these select few. We find ourselves asking what this all means for you and me. This short […]
In this session the modern reader receives feedback in regard to the disciples level of understanding in regard to what Jesus is attempting to communicate at this import juncture within their discipleship journey. We therefore as a group examine the text and then discuss from this perspective. Thanks for your interest.
In session 205 we continue with Jesus preparing His disciples for what is to occur shortly. In the prior section He has just unloaded some critical information for their future. At this juncture He stops the information and applies the analogy of a guide. The disciples will be guided. And the guiding will be different […]
In session 204C our final look at 16:9-11, The Moot Men review the over-all importance of these words by Jesus as He prepares His disciples for what next. We then move to the significance of His words for us in the here and now.
In session 204B The Moot Men dive into the last of three roles the Helper will perform. What Jesus is saying to His followers is that there is an absolute finality which has occurred through His presence. The Helper has and will play a major role in making this known.
Session 204A is the first of three which examines a pinnacle juncture as Jesus prepares His disciples for what next. He is leaving but the Helper will be coming. And this truth is absolutely critical to what next. Within this section we examine Jesus’s description of the Helper’s coming role. He does so by citing […]
In session 203 Jesus moves His preparation monologue to what next. He has made it clear that He is leaving, He has also made it clear that He will not abandon His followers who He has re-labeled as friends. Finally, One is to come who He is calling the helper. It is here where Jesus […]
In session 202 Jesus continues His explanation of what is to come to the disciples after His departure. A portion of what is coming is conflict. Here, Jesus explains the why of the coming conflict and the why of the coming helper. Thanks for joining in.
In session 201, we begin chapter 16. Jesus continues to prepare His disciples for what is to come. This is not easy news to receive. And what we read here is only a fraction of the entire story. Let’s dig in to discern what we can learn from His words to His followers.
In session 200, the Moot Men discuss the final two verses of chapter 15. Jesus is preparing His disciples for what next. There is about to be a departure by Jesus which naturally is unnerving to the disciples. However, Jesus is also promising His continued presence with them through what He is naming as the […]
Jesus has introduced to the disciples the coming hate by some. In Session 199 He explains why. Those who hate do so because they perceive Jesus as one who will take something away from them. They simply don’t understand. And because they don’t understand they hate. Jesus points out that this hate has no substance […]
In Session 198 as Jesus prepares His disciples for what next, He dramatically turns the conversation to the negative, describing what they can expect. He calls it hate from the world. What did He mean by this? How should we think about what He had to say? It is this discussion we plan to dive […]
Session 197 provides to us a way to think about how to “Love one another as I have loved you.” Jesus states this directive 5 times in preparation for His disciples to take the coming reins. Here we take a stab at one way we can think about this directive day to day as we […]