The Disciple Whom Jesus Loves, Part 1

Episode 1126 March 31, 2025 00:10:33
The Disciple Whom Jesus Loves, Part 1
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The Disciple Whom Jesus Loves, Part 1

Mar 31 2025 | 00:10:33

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Show Notes

In Part 1 of the musical production, “The Disciple Whom Jesus Loves,” an elderly John reflects as the last living apostle, overwhelmed not by pride but by wonder that Jesus loved him. Now an old man, he feels the urgency to record what he saw, heard, and touched—to capture the eternal made flesh. He recounts how his life changed the day Jesus said, “Follow me,” leading him from youthful ambition into a lifetime of miracles, teachings, and deep, enduring love. The memories swell as he begins writing his Gospel: “In the beginning was the Word…”

 

The story then shifts to John’s youth in Capernaum, a vibrant fishing village on the Sea of Galilee. Capernaum is portrayed as a prosperous hub of trade and Jewish life, where John and his brother James grow up learning Torah and hearing teachings about the coming Messiah. Their synagogue serves as the spiritual heart of the community. A passionate rabbi stirs longing in the people with prophecies from Isaiah, painting the image of a liberating, healing Messiah. James and John listen with eager hope, wondering aloud if they will live to see Him.

 

Sitting in the back of the synagogue, their parents, Zebedee and Salome, talk about the boys' future. While Zebedee is grounded in the rhythms of fishing life, Salome senses something greater stirring in their sons. 

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