Talking John - Episode 24: "Department of Redundancy Department"

Episode 24: "Department of Redundancy Department"
Scripture: John 14:7-11

Description: No matter how many times Jesus tries to teach the disciples who he is, they just don’t seem to understand. But we acknowledge, as frustrating as it is for teachers, sometimes repetition is needed to truly allow learning to take hold.

Questions to consider if you are using this podcast for study:

1. What does it mean to you to really know someone? Who really knows you? Whom do you really know?
2. What are some of the things you do to know Jesus better?
3. When have you been frustrated by someone with “instant forget”?
4. Do you understand things better with concrete examples or symbolic metaphors? Which helps you to better understand God?
5. What are some words you know by heart that you rely on?
6. How has repetition helped you learn something?
7. Which of the people from the Gospel of John that John White has named feel more real to you now? Why?