Just Us with DRJ

John the Apostle had much to say to the church back then and it is still relevant to the church right now. As we saw last month, he always begins at the beginning because of how important the beginning is. He also revisits several themes, such as Jesus being the righteous sacrifice on which our faith is built, we are cleansed by His sacrifice to become part of His family and as His family we are to be known by & demonstrate the love that is the hallmark of our Savior. That last part requires intentional effort on our part in everything we do.

Despite travel, COVID and jet lag, as Jesus remains faithful, I endeavor to as well -- Welcome to the September episode!! We begin our reflection on the letters of John the Elder in 1 John. Where John the disciple tried to ensure that we knew who Jesus was from the beginning and treasured Him while He walked amongst us, John the elder reminds the growing churches (and us) to remember the Christ, now removed from his earthly journey, as faithfully as when He was physically present. To dilute, taint or otherwise tamper with Christ's remembrance does not end well for those who try nor is it fitting for us as His brothers and sisters.

The August episode looks at the final chapters of the Gospel According to John and these reveal to (or remind) us of what Jesus suffered as He completed the work that His Father sent Him to do. We are also reminded that He did this work for His disciples to be in communion with the Father -- ALL of His disciples. His work continues as does this journey with John.

In this month's episode we are looking at Chapters 16, 17 & 18 in the Gospel According to John. We knew the hour was coming, but it has now arrived. Jesus repeats many of the things He has said with His disciples (hence, the title), but He also offers a prayer for them before He is brought before the religious and political leaders who have decided to kill him. The people who have witnessed and benefited from His many signs and wonders will have no part of His murder, will they?

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In this month's episode we examine the next three chapters of John (13-15). Christ has come to His appointed hour and the wheels have been set in motion to accomplish what is was He was sent by GOD the Father to do. He spends these chapters demonstrating to and telling his disciples of the things to come including loving one another, His departure and a Helper.

Christ is prepared to fulfill His mission, but must also prepare His disciples (us too!!) for a world without Him. Even without Jesus walking the earth with us, we are to remain grafted in Him, the True Vine.

In this month's episode we see Jesus standing firm on the fact that He was sent by His Father to do the work of His Father. Jesus performs yet another sign and this one is a DOOZY, upsetting the Pharisees and religious leaders. No matter how many times they called Him out of his name, He was no less the Messiah and no less the Good Shepherd. We also see the turning point when the Jewish leadership made a firm decision on how to deal with Jesus. When "leadership" decides to do you in for doing the work the Father has given you, will you be a sheep (sheared and slaughtered) or will you be His Sheep (glorify the Father)?

In this month's episode we take a look at chapters 7 - 9 of the Gospel According to John. The title of this episode draws upon a few of the recurring themes from these chapters, but is also an accurate description of JESUS. In these times where many masquerade as followers of Jesus, but seemingly have no idea who He is, we look back at the people who knew the law of Moses, who knew where Jesus came from and who his family was and managed to still have NO IDEA who He is. If you don't know Him, then take a listen to hear all about the One who can restore your sight and be your Light.