According to John: Remember My Words
Tonight’s study on According to John, based on Chapter 14 of Dr. Herold Weiss’s book Meditations on According to John, will have me going far afield from the gospel of John into a discussion of individual and community memory and the importance of a message transmitted by and shaped by a community. I will argue that rather than seeing this type of transmission as a weakness, it is, in fact a great strength and should be embraced.
What does it mean today to hear Jesus saying “Remember” (John 15:20) today? What is the role of the Holy Spirit in all this?
They have seen (disciples)…..today we’re relying on their memories of their experiences with Christ and our faith. Vital are the faith stories. Our faith stories or testimonies help others to see Jesus. Our memories of our stories are vital in the faith journey, individual and collective.