This picture, measuring approximately 10x20 inches, is of English origin. Unfortunately, we don't know who the artist might have been. It looks like it may have been an illustration in an illuminated lectionary. According to the Ivan Honchar Museum in Kyiv, where the work resides, it was made between 1590 and 1620. Notice on the left, the disciples seem rather annoyed that Jesus is going to be leaving them. Possibly they are picturing themselves left behind and Jesus (who has a name tag above) watching them from heaven but not doing much. On the right, when Jesus is giving them the Holy Spirit, in the form of a dove, they seem to be doing much better. Interestingly enough, though from some perspectives Peter would be expected on the seat in the middle. Peter is normally pictured as an old man, and he is standing beside the seat. The person on the seat is probably James of Jerusalem, who presided over the council described in Acts chapter 15.
Notice in the Bible we refer to the following:
Book - John (there are many different "books" in the one book of the Bible),
Chapter - Normally found as a big numeric heading. John has 21 chapters,
Verse - a segment usually about a sentence long.
The chapter and verse markings were added to the text as a handy index about 800 years ago. They are the same in virtually every different translation.
Here's a link to John chapter 16. You can also compare the text in several different languages and translations.
If you want a copy of John's Gospel in print, we're happy to meet you around the Mizzou campus and put one into your hand!
1. In John 16, the disciples don't like Jesus' statements that he is going away. What is Jesus' purpose in going away? What good will it do?
2. Jesus says that "the world" hates him and the Father. What can we see that makes this seem true? Are there signs that our world also loves the Father and the Son? How do we reconcile these attitudes?
3. List the things John 16 says the Holy Spirit will do. Why are these important? Is this a complete list of the things the Holy Spirit does?
4. What is it that will turn the disciples' sorrow into joy?
5. When we think of Jesus overcoming the world, what do we picture?
Be sure to ask your questions and share your ideas in the comments for this post!
Book - John (there are many different "books" in the one book of the Bible),
Chapter - Normally found as a big numeric heading. John has 21 chapters,
Verse - a segment usually about a sentence long.
The chapter and verse markings were added to the text as a handy index about 800 years ago. They are the same in virtually every different translation.
Here's a link to John chapter 16. You can also compare the text in several different languages and translations.
If you want a copy of John's Gospel in print, we're happy to meet you around the Mizzou campus and put one into your hand!
1. In John 16, the disciples don't like Jesus' statements that he is going away. What is Jesus' purpose in going away? What good will it do?
2. Jesus says that "the world" hates him and the Father. What can we see that makes this seem true? Are there signs that our world also loves the Father and the Son? How do we reconcile these attitudes?
3. List the things John 16 says the Holy Spirit will do. Why are these important? Is this a complete list of the things the Holy Spirit does?
4. What is it that will turn the disciples' sorrow into joy?
5. When we think of Jesus overcoming the world, what do we picture?
Be sure to ask your questions and share your ideas in the comments for this post!
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