In Part B of our discussion we examine the meaning of this text in relation for the follower of Christ today. We use a video segment to illustrate the tension we encounter in regard to prayer, answered prayer and unanswered prayer. We dive into the why which we so often experience. Thanks for joining in. […]
In this session the Moot men meet live, the first time since covid and thus the video difference. We have not quite figured out how to host a hybrid meeting. We enjoyed being together as in past years, but some missed out due to various reasons. Will ponder this a bit to consider next steps. […]
In this session the Moot Men dive into the subjects of belief, works, greater works and what it looks like to be a follower of Jesus. What is often used as a text which condemns my own experience as a believer in Jesus, may actually contain words of freeing hope for you and me. Thanks […]
In session 184 the Moot Men examine the words of Jesus from the understanding that He is attempting to prepare His disciples for what they are about to go through. They are not prepared to deal with the absolute horror which is about to happen. The reason is because of their own self created governor […]
In this session the Moot Men examine one of the most familiar verses to all readers of the Bible. John 14:6 has brought comfort and hope to multitudes of people. What is ironic is that this same verse has been used as a weapon to separate humanity into two camps, those who are in and […]
We begin chapter fourteen of John’s Gospel account. In these opening verses Jesus continues to prepare His disciples for what is about to happen. He does so because of their misconceptions regarding what Messiah is about. The bottom is about to drop out regarding their perceptions of how things ought to be. Jesus being fully […]
In this session, at the close of chapter thirteen, the Moot Men examine then discuss our own experience with false notion. We see Peter as a follower of Jesus just like you and I, but he, just like you and I, has built expectations, constructs, ways of thinking that do not line up with what […]
In this section, verses 33-35 we arrive at what Jesus labels as a new commandant. Because we are far removed from this exchange time wise and because we know the rest of the story, we tend to quickly pass over His statement. According to Jesus, what He is directing His disciples to adopt is something […]
Verses 32-32 of chapter 13 occur immediately after Judas leaves the twelve. The departure of a known, trusted and valued team member who, in this case, is about to betray the master, who’s intentions are fully known by the master, but yet allowed to continue by the master, is absolutely riveting, demanding the readers full […]
As a reader, we arrive here at verse 27 of chapter 13, blasted with the rawness of what is about to transpire in the next 24 hours. Jesus knows, we know, the disciples don’t know and Judas thinks he knows. This is an emotionally charged section: the nature of evil in direct conflict with relentless […]
Jesus reveals that betrayal is about to occur and the betrayer is one of those who is present. His statement stuns the disciples. As they grope towards recovery the joint question becomes, “who is it?” Through interesting detail Jesus is asked this question. He responds with first a verbal explanation then an action demonstrating a […]
In session 176 after Jesus re-assumes his place among the group, He begins to focus the group attention onto what is about to occur. Betrayal is about to happen. His opening comment is suggestive that the betrayal will occur by one who is very close. He then turns His wording toward preparing the disciples. He […]
Session 175 brings us to the interpretation of the act Jesus just performed for His disciples. What He just did for His disciples Jesus invites His disciples to do the same for each other. This service is to be free of self need. In so doing the disciples are promised benefit. The irony in this […]
In session 174 we find ourselves observing the conversation between Jesus and Peter as Peter is about to receive. Peter is in a state of discomfort. The interaction between the two supports this idea. Here, Peter represents what we humans think when we are placed in a place to receive. Because Peter is more verbal […]
In session 173 the Moot men examine Jesus as He washes the disciples feet. In one comprehensive demonstration, Jesus displays what God is like, What He has and is like and what He is inviting all of His followers into regarding how to live their life. Thanks for joining in.
In session 172 the Moot men begin chapter thirteen of John’s Gospel account. In the first five verses John first states five things Jesus knew followed by what He did described in verses 4 and 5. Today we focus on what Jesus knew.
In session 171 we close out our study of the public ministry of Jesus. At this point it is appropriate to stop and reflect on what we have seen and how this has bearing on what we see next. Here, at the close of chapter 12 Jesus states clearly the father’s intent. Jesus has imitated […]
In this session we wrap up chapter 12 through examining Jesus’s emotionally charged cry. His cry inserted at this place by John comes at the end of His public ministry just prior the events recorded within the upper room. Thanks for joining in as the Moot Men examine this heartfelt message and it’s relevancy to […]
In Session 169 the Moot Men examine John’s explanation to his first century readers why the pushback in regard to the person of Jesus. This in itself was a big question in the new and forming church. The quandary revolved around the idea that if Jesus was the Christ then why the mixed response. Here, […]
Session 168 lies close to home because it exemplifies the realm of theological belief. A biblically based, well meaning group approach Jesus with their astute theological observation followed by a question. This is the realm which I too have dwelled within for the better part of my christian journey. I think this realm is important […]