Conservative Friends Bible Study of The Gospel of John #23

John 13:12–38We read John 13:12–38 in Greek and English, tracking how small translation choices shape big theological conclusions. We sit with Jesus’ humility in foot washing, the shock of betrayal, and the new commandment to love in ways the world can recognize.• Word study linking whole, heal, wholesome, holy, holiness, sozo, soteria, savior, healer• Foot washing as a pattern of humility rather than a mere ritual• “Lifted his heel against me” and its Psalm background• Why we translate “servant” as slave in this context• Debate over “I am he” versus expanded “I Am Who I Am” readings• “Receive” versus “accept” and what it implies about welcoming Christ• Judas, the beloved disciple, and the social dynamics at the table• Questions about bias toward the Twelve and differences among the Gospels• “Love one another” as an inward bond and an outward witness• Examples of costly love from Le Chambon and righteous Gentiles• Peter’s impulsiveness, denial, and the meaning of psyche as life or soulA complete list of our podcasts,  organized into topics, is available on our website.We will be publishing video interviews with Conservative Friends on YouTube.  See our YouTube channel.  The first interview is with Susan Smith. To learn more about Ohio Yearly Meeting (Conservative) of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers), please visit  ohioyearlymeeting.org. Those interested in exploring the distinctives of Conservative Friends waiting worship should consider checking out our many Zoom Online Worship opportunities during the week here. All are welcome! We also have several Zoom study groups.  Check out the Online Study and Discussion Groups on our website.   Advices read in these podcasts can be found on page 29 in our Book Of Discipline.We welcome feedback on this and any of our other podcast episodes.   Contact us through our website.