John 5 - You Do Not Have The Love Of The Father - Feb 10 2019

Last week a friend asked why we read passages from two gospels each weekWe are tracking comparisons and contrasts between John and Synoptic gospels (Matthew, Mark & Luke)– John wrote long after the Synoptics had been in circulation• he was at a different stage of spiritual insight than when he walked with Jesus• so what he provides is like a spiritual commentary on the other gospels◦ he provides missing pieces in their understanding and fills in some of the blanks– today’s reading have to do with two men miraculously healed• they did not suffer from the same condition, but both were incapacitated◦ and in both situations Jesus was attacked for healing them• but unlike Mark’s gospel, John used the healing as an opportunity◦ John provides a deeper insight into Jesus’ heart and mind