How Jesus Dealt with John the Apostle | G. Campbell Morgan Sermon Breakdown
Summary
The hosts discuss the psychological impact of social media and consumerism, arguing that the pressure to maintain a high standard of living leads to debt and a loss of delayed gratification. They contrast this with the "onesies and twosies" approach of consistent, small savings and investments, such as gold and silver, to build wealth over time. The episode then transitions into a study of John the Apostle using G. Campbell Morgan's commentary, exploring his wealthy background, his impulsive personality, and his spiritual growth into a mystic and seer.
Topics discussed
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Economic contradictions and housing affordability
Rising costs of living and small business grind
The psychology of large purchases vs. daily grind
Saving strategies and compound interest
Buying gold and silver as a cultural habit
John the Apostle: acting now vs. bargaining
Coin collecting and investment grade bullion
Story: The waitress who claimed to go to church
John's identity as the disciple Jesus loved
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John's reticence in naming family members
Rural lifestyle and hot cocoa around the fire
Zebedee's wealth and partnership with Simon
Jesus' ministry funding and lack of begging
Apostles' income and the ox that treads corn
John's house in Jerusalem and its implications
Modern comforts vs. living in 1st century Jerusalem
The fleeting excitement of new cars
Appreciating life's seasons and marriage
Rescuing a baby squirrel
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John as a friend of the high priest
Chronological sequence of John in the Gospels
John's confession of forbidding a non-apostle
Desiring fire from heaven in Samaria
Jacob, Esau, and the lesson of cunning
Food foresting and the accumulation of small efforts
John's presence from the cross to Pentecost
John as a mystic, seer, and poet
John's ability to perceive the invisible
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Desire to be part of the biblical story
Participating in the story vs. working a job
The question: What are you seeking?
Listening for the inaudible and intangible
The idea of being a church door greeter
Closing banter and cleanup
Revelation and John's witness
John's old age and the answered quest
Doctrine, theology, and belief structures
Different ways of hearing the message
The Word of God as living, not dead
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Jesus calling John to be a fisher of men
Dedicating earthly skills to the kingdom
God's calling and the need for a hearing heart
Jesus dealing with people in full potential
The risk of seeing potential in others
Peter's destiny and the title 'Rock'
Framing destiny and the will of God
Apostates vs. true men of God
Doing what you want vs. including God
Transfiguration and trustworthiness in the valley
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John's spirit of loyalty and exclusivity
Rebuking the vengeful spirit of John
Baptism of the Holy Spirit and fire
The meaning of 'Do this in remembrance of me'
Communion and unworthy participation
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Trust in John: mother and Revelation
Submitting to God for full potential
How Jesus deals with individuals uniquely
Personal growth through difficult paths
John's understanding of Jesus' poetic words
The legend that John would not die
Correcting the misapprehension about John
John as a seer and interpreter of Jesus
Driving deeper relationship with God
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