The Beloved Disciple: Following John to the Heart of Jesus

Great insight into John, the one whom Jesus loved, as he calls himself, the author of Revelation. You see he and the others as they walk beside Jesus, growing in their faith in Him. Jesus revealed as they see Him.

Most commentaries are useful tools, but they read just like comemntaries and are not necessarily meant to be read cover to cover. Beth Moore's deep study of the life of John isn't that way. Moore plunges into the heart of John' character, offering personal insights and practical tips on applying the lessons learned from this beloved disiciple. This is the first Beth Moore book I have read and I was very happy with it. Many spiritual books are hard to read and take a great deal of discipline. Moore's frequent asides will make this spiritual book a more fascianting read. She is also quick to point out where she is offering an opinion on a part of John's life that is not made clear by the text. She has done her homework in preparing for this book, having sought hte best resources to help fill in the blanks. The strongest parts of The Beloved Disciple are Beth's observations on John's relationship with Jesus and with the other disciples. I was especially intrigued by her analysis of John's long life and how it may have caused him to wonder why God did not set him aside for martyrdom. Also, her research on Patmos made me realize he didn't just sit at a nice desk and write away. The exile was more like a labor camp. The weakest point of the book is her coverage of Revelation. She admits to looking at the book only in terms of how it affects John's life. I would have liked to see her take on the events to take place in the end times. By and large, however, this is a good book that brings fresh pracitcal and historical insights into the character of the Apostle whom Jesus loved.

This is the first book I have read by Beth Moore and I was impressed. After 13+ years as a Christian and an avid reader, this book contains some refreshing insights to familiar passages of scripture. In this book you will get to know the apostle John through the gospels, as well as, his writings (1 John, 2 John, 3 John, and Revelations). Moore's research and multiple scripture references encouraged my faith. Moore has a tendency to be a bit wordy and emotional in her writing, however, this conveyed to me her whole-hearted love for God.

It is clear when you read this book how much Beth Moore is in love with God, and that love is catching. This book depended my walk with God in a way that will stay with me always.

I read this book at a time that I was livingmany of the examples in it for myself.We think of the apostles as "supermen",but they had their own "issues" as we do.This book shows the "Heart of Jesus", byhelping you address your own issues as youidentify with John, the beloved disciple.The part that I liked the best was thepart about the Vision of the book of Revelationwhere John recorded seeing the "Tribulation Saints".They were singing a song that only they could learn.Not even john could know the song. So it is withus today. Sometimes when we go through our own trials,the Lord will give us our own song. Amazing Incite.Great Book !rdmanz@aol,com