Synopsis
In the gospel of John, the Religious Society of Friends receives our denominational name, as well as rich imagery relating to the Light of Christ. Jesus shares many beautiful metaphors of who he is, such as a vine, bread, and a shepherd, and he says he can offer living water that can flow through the community of faith, pouring out the Spirit to work in us abundantly. This quarter’s Illuminate introduces us to Jesus through these metaphors as well as through his encounters with a variety of people, prompting us to consider what it looks like to be a Friend of Jesus in this time.
