The Disciple Jesus Loved: Getting to Know John and His Gospel

This week Carmen and Rita open the Gospel of John and get to know the man behind it. As two lifelong teachers, we share why studying Scripture together, with its history and culture in view, helps the Word come alive. We follow John from fisherman to beloved friend, through the inner circle of Jesus, to the foot of the cross where he stayed when others fled. Along the way we discover what it means to see ourselves as the disciple Jesus loves, and why John's final message to the church was simply to love one another. Grab your coffee and join us at the table. Takeaways Knowing the history and culture behind Scripture helps us understand it more fully. Jesus is the greatest Teacher, and He invites us to learn from Him up close. Like John, we can rest in our identity as one Jesus loves. Love is the mark of a life that walks closely with Jesus. Chapters 00:00 Inviting Jesus to the Table 02:57 Why We Study Together 05:53 Opening the Gospel of John 09:12 In the Beginning Was the Word 12:05 Seeing Jesus Through John's Eyes 14:53 Why John's Gospel Matters 18:14 From Fisherman to Beloved Friend 21:03 Peter, James, and John 26:38 Closest to the Heart of Jesus 31:51 Faithful at the Cross 36:41 How We Know John Wrote It 38:00 The Disciple Jesus Loved 42:01 Walking Closely with Jesus 48:07 John's Last Words: Love One Another