The Quiet but Bold Disciple (Part 2)

In this second part of The Quiet but Bold Disciple, we continue examining the Apostle John through his interactions with Peter and his relationship with Jesus.

We consider John standing faithfully at the cross while Jesus entrusts His mother to his care, and then follow Peter and John as they run to the empty tomb on the morning of the resurrection. Their different personalities and actions provide another interesting glimpse into the character of these two apostles.

We then come to John 21, where Peter asks Jesus, “Lord, and what shall this man do?” Jesus’ answer – “What is that to thee? follow thou me” – provides an important lesson about keeping our attention on Christ rather than comparing our calling, circumstances, or service with those of others.

The message concludes with several practical observations about the reality of the Gospel accounts, John’s humility, friendly rivalry, the danger of comparison, and the importance of simply following Christ faithfully.

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The Quiet but Bold Disciple — Part 1

In this message, we begin a study of the Apostle John, one of the “sons of thunder” who is often overshadowed by the more outspoken Apostle Peter. Yet as we follow John through the Gospel accounts, we discover a disciple whose quiet and humble character was accompanied by remarkable boldness and faithfulness.

We consider the friendship and contrasts between Peter and John, John’s early calling to follow Jesus, and the remarkable way he refers to himself throughout his Gospel as “the disciple whom Jesus loved.” We also examine John’s close proximity to Christ at the Last Supper and his presence during Jesus’ arrest and trial, where his quiet courage stands in striking contrast to Peter’s impulsiveness and denial.

The life of John reminds us that Christian faithfulness does not always look loud or prominent. There is a place for the quiet disciple who simply stays close to Jesus, follows Him, and remains faithful. Continue reading “The Quiet but Bold Disciple — Part 1”

Fishers of Men

When Jesus first called His disciples into the gospel ministry, he met them not in a religious house, but in their place of employment as they were fishing in the Sea of Galilee. In this episode of Words of Grace, we turn to Luke chapter 5 and Jesus’ instruction to Peter to cast his net one more time, setting up a miracle that would forever impact the direction of Peter’s life. While indeed a miracle, this interaction served as a metaphor for the work these men would engage in for the rest of their days: Fishing for men.

Radio broadcast for November 2, 2025.

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