Wednesday, September 28, 2016

Choose Your Own Adventure

The final session in our Be-Loved series is in your hands.

There is so much in the Gospel of John that we will not be able to cover in only six weeks.  Is there anything though that you would really like us to touch on before we say goodbye to this series?

Here's a list of significant themes in John as well as stories unique to John.  Let me know in the comments below or in an email if there is something in particular you'd like to hear about in our final session.

  • The Holy Spirit.  In the Gospel of John, Jesus speaks about the Holy Spirit more than in any other gospel.  What does he say about the third person of the Trinity?
  • The High Priestly Prayer.  In John's Upper Room scene Jesus offers a long prayer for his disciples and for us.  This prayer includes a core verse for the United Church of Christ.
  • The Wedding at Cana.  John tells us that Jesus' first miracle was turning water into wine.  Why lead off with such an obscure miracle?
  • The Seven "I am"s.  Throughout the Gospel of John, Jesus
    makes seven strong statements about his nature and his work.  What's the significance of these seven metaphors?
  • Caught in the Act.  The story of the woman (and the man) caught in adultery is powerful and a bit mysterious.  What was Jesus writing in the sand with his finger?
  • Well Woman.  The story of the woman at the well is another powerful story about Jesus and his mission.  How does this story connect for us today?
  • All I Know.  The story of the man born blind is a terrific story within John that weaves together so many of the gospel's themes.
  • Another Idea?
I've heard from a few of you.  Let me know what you'd like to be included on our final session.

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