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Encounters with Jesus John Correcting the one Jesus loves

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Why did John the Apostle, who called himself 'the one Jesus loved,' need repeated correction from Jesus?
Robert Tavares, director of He's the Solution Ministries, hosts this sermon titled 'John the Apostle, Correcting the One Jesus Loves.' He introduces John as a prominent apostle who never names himself in his writings, instead using phrases like 'the one whom Jesus loved.' The episode is part of a series on encounters with Jesus that change lives. Tavares provides background: John was a fisherman, part of the inner circle with Peter and James, and believed to be the youngest apostle. Jesus gave John and James the nickname 'sons of thunder,' indicating their impulsive nature. The sermon analyzes multiple scripture passages. First, John meets Jesus through John the Baptist's introduction in John 1:35-42. Next, Matthew 4:12-22 describes John's official call to discipleship while fishing, emphasizing that God calls people who are busy working. Luke 9:51-56 shows John and James asking Jesus if they should call fire down on a Samaritan village that rejected Him; Jesus rebukes them, teaching mercy. Mark 9:38-40 has John trying to stop someone healing in Jesus' name, and Jesus corrects him, saying 'whoever is not against us is for us.' Mark 10:35-45 reveals John and James requesting seats of honor in Jesus' kingdom, leading to Jesus' teaching that greatness comes through servanthood. Tavares concludes with applications: followers of Jesus must leave old ways, serve in all they do, love others, and not defend God but share their faith. He ends with a prayer and promotion of the Be Bold for Jesus conference.

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A plainspoken sermon on John, correction and what following Jesus may require leaving behind.

Robert Tavares presents John the Apostle through the lens of discipleship, correction and faithful response. He first distinguishes John from John the Baptist, then places the sermon within a larger series on encounters with Jesus and lives changed by Christ.

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Hear John the Apostle's encounters with Jesus become a practical test of what you are willing to leave behind.

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