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Background Information on John the Apostle
John the Apostle is traditionally believed to be one of two disciples (the other being Andrew) recounted in John 1:35–39, who upon hearing the Baptist point out Jesus as the "Lamb of God", followed Jesus and spent the day with him, thus becoming the first two disciples called by Jesus. On this basis some traditions believe that John was first a disciple of John the Baptist, even though he is not named in this episode.
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Hymns Recommended by Experts
A hymn that names Peter, James and John, witnesses to the Transfiguration of Christ when he met with Moses and Elijah. Their witness turns into following Christ down the mountain to the cross; the third stanza is a prayer that Christ “transfigure our perceptions…and recast our life’s intentions” as we too follow Christ.
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In this narrative bi-lingual song, John’s vision (Revelation 5:11-14) is recounted; the refrain is so infectiously joyous that it could be sung only in Spanish: Alabaré a mi Señor.”
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A “catalog” hymn in which the first and final stanzas could frame one or more of the 21 inner stanzas devoted to giving thanks for particular leaders in the New Testament, including the Apostle John.
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An account of their request of Jesus about who would be the greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven, and Jesus’ response (Matthew 20:20-28).
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