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John (apostle)
"YHWH is gracious"
Bio Summary
יוֹחָנָן (Yochanan)The beloved disciple, author of the Gospel, 3 epistles and Revelation. From 'son of thunder' to apostle of love.
Birth
w. 6 AD
Death
w. 100 AD
Family
father: Zebedeemother: Salomebrother: Tiago
Key Events
- Called by Jesus
- Part of the inner circle
- Last Supper (leaning on Jesus)
- At the foot of the cross
- Empty tomb
- Leadership in Jerusalem
- Exile on Patmos
- Visions of the Apocalypse
Character Traits
LoveIntimacyFidelityVision
Historical Locations
BethsaidaJerusalemEphesusPatmos
Life Lessons
- Intimacy with Jesus transforms character
- Love is the mark of a true disciple
- Long-term loyalty matters more than immediate impact
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