But I do have one other theory on the mystery of why we don't know this disciple's name, just that he is the disciple whom Jesus loved. I think because this disciple has no name, the writer is inviting you and me to put ourselves in his place. We are invited to be that beloved disciple sitting next to Jesus at that last supper, standing at the foot of the cross in desperation … [Read more...] about It’s a mystery (continued)
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It’s a mystery
Here is a mystery: who is "the disciple whom Jesus loved?" No one seems to know. He (she?) is never named in the gospel of John, and he shows up late. He is reclining next to Jesus at the supper where Jesus washes the disciples' feet (not every culture uses a table and chairs). When Jesus said that one of them would betray him, Peter got this "disciple whom Jesus loved" to … [Read more...] about It’s a mystery
When we grow old
I went to visit an older friend in a nursing care facility yesterday. She was in bed and we chatted for a few moments. Then I read last Sunday's scripture from John 21. Jesus is walking on the beach with Peter after his resurrection. He has surprised his disciples with a breakfast and now asks Peter three times if he loves him. (Not long before Peter had denied he knew … [Read more...] about When we grow old
A new venture
Well, we did it. We are new partial shareholders in a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) farm. That means we go to the farm and get a bag of fresh veggies weekly once the crops start coming in,probably the first week in June if we have a little sun. It means conversations with the farmer and others who want to eat healthy food. We will learn that our supper table depends … [Read more...] about A new venture
Feed My Sheep
I am preaching on John 21 on Sunday where Jesus tells Peter, "Feed, my sheep." I've been thinking today that we take that word from Jesus too "spiritually" sometimes, as if it only means teaching and telling people about the Lord. Of course, that is a hefty part of it. But Jesus did more than preach and teach. He also healed and, yes, fed people too. I just read an … [Read more...] about Feed My Sheep