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The disciple described as ‘Whom Jesus Loved’

13/9/2013

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What a great way to describe a person and a honour.  Let’s examine a few things about this disciple.


 This was the disciple that was lying on Jesus bosom at laying at Jesus boson at the last supper.                                                                                                                                           
 


John 13:23  Now there was leaning on Jesus’ bosom one of his disciples,  whom Jesus loved. Bosom signifies ‘the front of the body between the arms’  (vines expository dictionary of old and new testament words) or a person’s  breast or chest (oxford dictionary)


For you to lay on a persons breast you must be close to them and very likely  there will be a mutual likeness or love between you.
He was the only disciple that could ask Jesus the question that others wished to ask.
 

John 13: 21 – 26 When Jesus had thus said, he was troubled in spirit, and testified, and said, Verily, verily, I say unto you, that one of you shall  betray me.  Then the disciples looked one on another, doubting of whom he  spake.  Now there was leaning on Jesus’ bosom one of his disciples, whom  Jesus loved. Simon Peter therefore beckoned to him, that he should ask who it  should be of whom he spake.  He then lying on Jesus’ breast saith unto him,  Lord, who is it?  Jesus answered, He it is, to whom I shall give a sop,
when I have dipped it. And when he had dipped the sop, he gave it to Judas  Iscariot
, the son of Simon.


Remember when you were young and wanted biscuits from mummy. What did you do? You sent the one closest to her to ask.


He stood by the cross when Jesus was being crucified and Jesus handed over His mother to him.

 John 19: 25 – 27  Now there stood by the cross of Jesus his mother, and  his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Cleophas, and Mary Magdalene.  When  Jesus therefore saw his mother, and the disciple standing by, whom he loved, he  saith unto his mother, Woman, behold thy son!  Then saith he to the  disciple, Behold thy mother! And from that hour that disciple took her unto his  own home.


Jesus handed his mother to the disciple he loved. Who would you hand your mother over too anyone or someone very close to you?


He outran Peter when he heard that the body of Jesus had been taken away.


John 20: 2 – 4 Then she runneth, and cometh to Simon Peter, and to the other  disciple, whom Jesus loved, and saith unto them, They have taken away the LORD out of the sepulchre, and we know not where they have laid him.  Peter  therefore went forth, and that other disciple, and came to the sepulchre.   So they ran both together: and the other disciple did outrun Peter, and came first to the sepulchre.


He recognized Jesus first when the other disciples did not.

 John 21: 4 – 7 But when the morning was now come, Jesus stood on the shore: but the disciples knew not that it was Jesus.  Then Jesus saith unto them,  Children, have ye any meat? They answered him, No.  And he said unto them, Cast the net on the right side of the ship, and ye shall find. They cast therefore, and now they were not able to draw it for the multitude of  fishes.  Therefore that disciple whom Jesus loved saith unto Peter, It  is the Lord. Now when Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he girt his
fisher’s coat unto him, (for he was naked,) and did cast himself into the  sea.


Looking at the above it is evident that this disciple was very close to the Lord. He leaned on Jesus breast, asked Jesus a question when the others could not, He was at the cross when Jesus was being  crucified, He took Mary, Jesus mother into his own home, he recongised Jesus  first when the other disciples did not. He was the only disciple described as  ‘the disciple whom Jesus loved’.


The Lord loves us all, however the  truth of the matter is that some Christians have a closer walk with the Lord than others. Have you ever heard someone talk about the Lord and you said to  yourself ‘ l wish to know the Lord like that’.

 The Lord is no respecter of persons, if we pay the price, obey Him, Love the Lord, thirst after Him, we will have a closer walk with Him.


Do you desire to know the Lord better? Ask him to help you, and as long as  you are prepared to pay the price, you will experience a deeper walk with Him.  Just as John did and was described as ‘ the disciple whom Jesus loved’.


Remember the Lord loves us all, but  there is more room to get to know Him better.


Bisi Oladipupo

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Martin Pierce link
13/9/2013 11:18:50 pm

This is true. There's a spirit in the world today that says we're all equal. It's true that we all should have equal rights and opportunities as humans. However, some people are more ambitious and diligent to take advantage of the opportunities before them. This results in some inequality.

From Jacob and Esau to Jesus' parable of the talents, the Bible teaches that we will be evaluated or judged according to what we do. It's not just about works, but also about having the right motivations: faith and love.

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Bisi
14/9/2013 05:31:36 am

Thanks Martin for your comments. Very true. God bless

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Amy Hagerup link
16/9/2013 08:25:13 pm

This was a very thorough treatment of the disciple Jesus loved. I enjoyed reading all the different reminders and reasons it was validated in Scripture. I too want to be very close to my Saviour. Thanks for the exhortation. Blessings, Amy

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Bisi
17/9/2013 12:07:37 pm

Thanks Amy for your comment and a reminder to all. God bless.

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Frank King link
20/9/2013 12:22:36 pm

Good insights on John's relationship with Christ. We should all desire more than just a casual relationship with Him. Wherever we currently are, if we draw nigh to Him, He will draw nigh to us.

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Bisi
21/9/2013 12:52:54 pm

Yes and amen. Thanks Pastor Frank for your comment.

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Jeannie Pallett link
27/9/2013 10:23:54 am

My prayer is that we that we never compare our walk to others. It is then we shall lose our focus on the Lord and become distracted by the peripheral which has nothing to do with us. Truly finding refuge in Him is our one thing to seek.

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Bisi
27/9/2013 12:23:40 pm

Thanks Jeannie for your comments.

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shade
3/12/2013 07:34:30 pm

Rich insight and a blessing! What an encouragement to seek more of God's heart. Thank you Sis:-)

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Bisi
4/12/2013 12:44:35 pm

Hi sister Shade, how we need much more. God bless!

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