The Beloved Disciple: Following John to the Heart of Jesus [Hardcover]

Beth Moore (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1, 2003

John the apostle must have thought he had seen everything. Having been with Jesus all the years of his ministry, John witnessed more miracles than he could count, saw more displays of power than he could comprehend, and experienced more love than he could fathom. And one unforgettable morning young John outran Peter to his Savior’s empty tomb. Just as Christ took John on a lifelong journey into the depths of His love, He will do the same for you. The bridegroom’s love is unmatched and inexhaustible, and He is waiting to lavish it on you, His beloved.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Popular Bible teacher and author Moore (A Heart Like His; Jesus the One and Only) expands her repertoire of biblical studies as she focuses on "the disciple whom Jesus loved": the apostle John. John alone, she reminds readers, stayed near to watch Jesus crucified, and tradition asserts that he also received the honor of penning the last book of the Bible, the book of Revelation. John was likewise numbered among the privileged witnesses of Jesus' transfiguration and the resurrection of Jairus's daughter. After this cursory introduction to John's life, Moore goes into great detail describing both minor and major life occurrences from John's vantage point. From his humble beginnings as a fisherman, to his calling as a disciple and the tradition of his eventual exile on Patmos, Moore dredges deep for biblical exposition-perhaps too deep. Moore herself admits to being wordy, and she is; during much of the book, readers may strain to discern how John fits into her latest tangent. Not until the last third of the text does Moore focus on John's writings with single-minded clarity, offering carefully crafted expositions of his biblical letters to the seven churches in Revelation. Moore gives pep talks throughout, urging readers to dig for the divine; sadly, many will find themselves yawning as they attempt to comply.
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About the Author

Beth Moore is a writer and teacher of best-selling books and Bible studies whose public speaking engagements carry her all over the United States. A dedicated wife and mother of two adult daughters, Moore lives in Houston, Texas, where she is president and founder of Living Proof Ministries. Her books include Praying God’s Word, Believing God, Breaking Free, When Godly People Do Ungodly Things, A Heart Like His, The Beloved Disciple, among others.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 352 pages
• Publisher: B&H Books; First Edition edition (August 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0805427538
• ISBN-13: 978-0805427530
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.4 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #89,343 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #94 in Books > Christian Books & Bibles > Catholicism > Saints

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22 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Deep, Yet Relevant Insights Into the Life of John, August 30, 2004

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Daniel Darling "Christian author and speaker" (Chicago area) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Beloved Disciple: Following John to the Heart of Jesus (Hardcover)

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.

17 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Jesus truley lives, February 16, 2004

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Rodney Manz (San Luis Obispo, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Beloved Disciple: Following John to the Heart of Jesus (Hardcover)

I read this book at a time that I was living
many 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", by
helping you address your own issues as you
identify with John, the beloved disciple.

The part that I liked the best was the
part about the Vision of the book of Revelation
where 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 with
us today. Sometimes when we go through our own trials,
the Lord will give us our own song. Amazing Incite.

Great Book !
rdmanz@aol,com

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful, January 14, 2009

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Marie (Pacific Northwest, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Beloved Disciple: Following John to the Heart of Jesus (Hardcover)

I will say up front that I am a Beth Moore fan. However, I think that I loved this book above all her other titles. Some feel that it is inappropriate to imagine what Biblical characters thought or felt, but it helps me to understand the text better. I have often wondered what I might have done had I walked with Jesus, and this book granted me amazing insight into the day-to-day struggle that John and others had to commit their lives fully to Someone that they never fully understood.

That said, the greatest aspect of this book is love. Moore shows us how John abandoned ambition for affection, teaching others over and over again the importance of truly loving God and others. I would recommend this book to anyone.