About this episode

This sermon reflects on the presence of the beloved disciple and Mary at the foot of the cross, exploring themes of faith and suffering.

The Beloved Disciple Scripture: John 19:25–27 (CEB) Part of the Witness at the Cross Lenten series At the foot of the cross, a small group remains with Jesus in his final moments. Among them is an unnamed figure in the Gospel of John known simply as the beloved disciple. In this week’s sermon, we stand beside Mary, the mother of Jesus, and this anonymous disciple to reflect on what it means to remain close to Christ even in moments of suffering. Drawing on insights from Amy-Jill Levine’s Wi...

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Host: Central United Methodist Church

Topics covered

• suffering
• faith
• discipleship
• Lenten series
• Jesus' crucifixion

Keywords

• beloved disciple
• Mary
• Jesus
• suffering
• Lenten series
• John 19:25-27

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Books & works: The Beloved Disciple, Gospel of John

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