Day 293 & Day 294 Jesus Instructions to Disciples
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In the name of God who surrounds us; the God who
Walks with us; the God who blows through us. Amen
Walks with us; the God who blows through us. Amen
Today’s Reading -
10/20/2019 Day 293 John 13:1 - 14:31
10/21/2019 Day 294 John 15:1 - 17:26
10/21/2019 Day 294 John 15:1 - 17:26
Reflection |
Today -
Chapter 13 - Jesus knew he was going to die and rise;
Judas will betray him; washing the feet of disciples - an
Example - you have to be the servant of all; (John’s version
does NOT include a eucharist at this last Passover meal of
the disciples); Judas - do what you must do and do it quickly;
Judas leaves - A New Commandment -> love one another as
Jesus loves you. I am going… Peter - Where? Can I follow?
Prediction of betrayal.
Judas will betray him; washing the feet of disciples - an
Example - you have to be the servant of all; (John’s version
does NOT include a eucharist at this last Passover meal of
the disciples); Judas - do what you must do and do it quickly;
Judas leaves - A New Commandment -> love one another as
Jesus loves you. I am going… Peter - Where? Can I follow?
Prediction of betrayal.
Chapter 14 - Final instruction from Jesus to disciple prior
to his death. Don’t be afraid or troubled. Believe in God and
Me. Philip - Show me God. Jesus - Just look at me! 1:1 with God.
You will receive the Advocate - the Holy Spirit.
to his death. Don’t be afraid or troubled. Believe in God and
Me. Philip - Show me God. Jesus - Just look at me! 1:1 with God.
You will receive the Advocate - the Holy Spirit.
Chapter 15 - I am the true vine you are the dressers; Love one
another as I have loved you. I call you friends. The world may
hate you but I don’t … I love you. You will tell everyone for you
have been with me.
another as I have loved you. I call you friends. The world may
hate you but I don’t … I love you. You will tell everyone for you
have been with me.
Chapter 16 - The Holy Spirit will inform you about all things.
I have everything from the Father.
I have everything from the Father.
Chapter 17 - I am going. Disciples - we hear you. Jesus -
Take courage. Jesus prays to God for his disciples.
A.k.a. The HIgh Priestly Prayer. Protect them. God and Jesus
is in us.
Take courage. Jesus prays to God for his disciples.
A.k.a. The HIgh Priestly Prayer. Protect them. God and Jesus
is in us.
Background |
Background by Center of Biblical Studies.
Because John is so different from the other gospel,
there is much debate among scholars about the how
of the writing of John.
there is much debate among scholars about the how
of the writing of John.
Some say it was written between 90 - 140 c.e. Others
toward the end of the century of the 100s.
toward the end of the century of the 100s.
Some say it was written by John the Elder and others
say it was a document written by a community over a
period of time - 50 - 100 years.
The community of the beloved disciples seems to have
been followers of Jesus, separated from the world, and
looking continually to a Jesus of the cosmos that came
down from heaven and now rules the universe.
say it was a document written by a community over a
period of time - 50 - 100 years.
The community of the beloved disciples seems to have
been followers of Jesus, separated from the world, and
looking continually to a Jesus of the cosmos that came
down from heaven and now rules the universe.
The gospel of John is different. Look at how Jesus is
described differently from the other gospels.
described differently from the other gospels.
(NOAB5 - Colleen Conway, pp.1917-1919; Intro by Mark
Powell; HS)
Powell; HS)
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The Next Days of Readings |
10/22/2019 Day 295 John 18:1 - 19:42
10/23/2019 Day 296 John 20:1 - 21:35
10/24/2019 Day 297 Acts 1:1 - 2:47
10/25/2019 Day 298 Acts 3:1 - 5:16
10/26/2019 Day 299 Acts 5:17 - 7:60
10/27/2019 Day 300 Acts 8:1 - 9:43
10/28/2019 Day 301 Acts 10:1 - 12:25
10/27/2019 Day 300 Acts 8:1 - 9:43
10/28/2019 Day 301 Acts 10:1 - 12:25
10/29/2019 Day 302 Acts 13:1 - 15:21
10/30/2019 Day 303 Acts 15:22 - 17:34
10/30/2019 Day 303 Acts 15:22 - 17:34
10/31/2019 Day 304 Acts 18:1 - 20:38
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O Lord God, tireless guardian of your people,
You are always ready to hear our cries.
You are always ready to hear our cries.
Teach us to rely day and night on your care.
Inspire us to seek your enduring justice for all
this suffering world, through Jesus Christ,
our Savior and Lord.
this suffering world, through Jesus Christ,
our Savior and Lord.
Amen
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