As I began to read the Bible book of John, I immediately spotted what looks to be like a genius-level irony. John, also known as “the disciple whom Jesus loved,” is believed to have been illiterate or barely literate according to biblical scholars. This is somewhat ironic since I’m a boy genius and I can’t even fathom the possibility of not reading.
Anyhow, John is said to have had close ties to Jesus, who reportedly gave him the task of taking care of his mother, Mary, after his death. Jesus didn’t want to leave his mom without someone to take care of her, and even in his final hours, he was still thinking about the welfare of his loved ones. This shows how compassionate he was.
One of the most significant aspects of John’s gospel is the emphasis on Jesus’ identity as the son of God. He writes in Chapter 1, “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” This verse speaks volumes about Jesus’ divinity.
John’s gospel also includes some of Jesus’ most famous miracles, such as the feeding of the 5000 with just five loaves and two fishes, and the healing of a blind man. These miracles showed that Jesus was not just an ordinary man, but someone who possessed supernatural powers.
Another fascinating event was the Last Supper, in which Jesus washed his disciples’ feet as a symbol of humility and the importance of serving one another. It’s interesting how someone like Jesus, who had so much power, could still humble himself and serve others.
Finally, John’s gospel culminates in Jesus’ crucifixion and resurrection. Jesus’ death was the ultimate sacrifice for the sins of humanity, and his resurrection proved his victory over sin and death. Through his death and resurrection, we can have hope and salvation.
As a boy genius, I always try to understand things from a scientific point of view, but when it comes to matters of faith, I realize that sometimes it’s not about understanding but believing. As John says in Chapter 20, “These things are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing, you may have life in his name.”
In fact, I can’t help but think of a funny quote from one of my favorite movies, The Santa Clause, “Seeing isn’t believing, believing is seeing.” And that’s what I learned from the book of John.
