Session 4: John / The Brotherhood

Session 4: John / The Brotherhood John: Key Moments and Interactions of John in "Twelve Ordinary Men" with Bible References1. Calling of John: - John, the son of Zebedee, was called by Jesus while he was mending nets with his brother James and their father. They immediately left their boat and followed Jesus. - Bible Reference: Matthew 4:21-222. Nickname "Sons of Thunder": - John and his brother James were nicknamed "Boanerges," which means "Sons of Thunder," by Jesus, indicating their fiery zeal. - Bible Reference: Mark 3:173. Witness to the Raising of Jairus' Daughter: - John was one of the three apostles Jesus allowed to witness the raising of Jairus' daughter from the dead. - Bible Reference: Mark 5:37-424. Transfiguration of Jesus: - John was one of the three disciples who witnessed the Transfiguration of Jesus on the mountain, seeing Jesus in His glorified state along with Moses and Elijah. - Bible Reference: Matthew 17:1-35. Request for Seats of Honor: - John and his brother James, through their mother, requested to sit at Jesus' right and left in His glory, revealing their ambition and misunderstanding of Jesus' mission. - Bible Reference: Matthew 20:20-236. Rebuke for Wanting to Call Down Fire: - John and James asked Jesus if they should call down fire from heaven to destroy a Samaritan village that did not welcome them, and Jesus rebuked them. - Bible Reference: Luke 9:51-567. Gethsemane Vigil: - John was one of the three disciples Jesus took with Him to pray in the Garden of Gethsemane, asking them to keep watch while He prayed. - Bible Reference: Matthew 26:36-388. The Disciple Whom Jesus Loved: - John is often referred to as "the disciple whom Jesus loved," signifying a special relationship with Jesus. He reclined next to Jesus at the Last Supper. - Bible Reference: John 13:239. Care for Mary: - As Jesus was crucified, He entrusted the care of His mother Mary to John, highlighting the close bond and trust between them. - Bible Reference: John 19:26-2710. Witness to the Resurrection: - John was one of the first to reach the empty tomb after Mary Magdalene informed the disciples about Jesus’ resurrection, and he saw and believed. - Bible Reference: John 20:2-8