Johannine theme trail

Discipleship

Disciples come, see, remain, receive cleansing, bear fruit, witness, fail, are restored, and follow.

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Watch and listen: Discipleship

These media companions are mapped to this theme. Source labels distinguish the site's confessional center from broader Christian and academic perspectives.

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Breakfast with Jesus

The Lutheran Hour

Gregory Seltz proclaims the risen Lord's provision and care for His disciples from John 21:1-14.

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Come and See

The Lutheran Hour

Michael Zeigler proclaims Christ from John 1:46, inviting hearers into John's witness to the Word made flesh and Lamb of God.

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How the theme develops

  1. The first invitation is 'Come and see.'
  2. Hard teaching tests remaining.
  3. Washed disciples receive the command to love.
  4. Abiding bears fruit.
  5. The last summons is 'Follow Me.'

Key passages

  • John 1:35-51
  • John 6:60-71
  • John 13
  • John 15
  • John 21

What it reveals about Jesus

Jesus creates and sustains discipleship by His word, love, death, resurrection, and restoration.

Old Testament background

Exodus 13:21; 1 Kings 19:19-21

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