Day 12

Today’s Picture: Lean In by Jessica Willetts

Jesus’ Family and Friends: The Beloved Disciple

It seems most likely that “the disciple Jesus loved” is the person who inspired John’s

He seemed to feel he was particularly singled out from the others for the affection of Jesus. One example of this affection was the physical intimacy of leaning against Jesus at the Last Supper. 
At this meal Peter gets the beloved disciple to ask Jesus who is to betray him. 
Peter obviously thinks the disciple Jesus loved is more likely to get a straight answer from Jesus than if he had asked himself.
What does this suggest to you about Jesus and friendship?

What is behind Peter’s question about the Beloved Disciple in today’s Scripture passage?

Today’s Prayer


Gift:  Ask for what you desire.  Suggestion: To be a disciple Jesus loved.

Setting: This passage, set by the sea of Galilee, follows a miraculous catch of fish, then a fish breakfast cooked by Jesus.  Then we have Peter being questioned on his love for Jesus, with the beloved disciple following, perhaps wanting his own time with Jesus.  Imagine yourself as a character in this scene.

John 21:17-22 HCSB

Jesus asked Peter the third time, “Simon, son of John, do you love Me?”

“Feed My sheep,” Jesus said. “I assure you: 



Conversation: Talk to Jesus in your own words as a friend


Today’s Music

Today’s Music: I found My Beloved written and sung by John Michael Talbot
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