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Becoming the Beloved Disciple

The Gospel of John the Beloved isn’t like the other Gospels. John includes stories, details, and symbols not found anywhere else in the Bible, showcasing models of discipleship from unlikely sources: the outcast, the unclean, the unfaithful, and more. While there are many ways to be a disciple of Jesus Christ, in the end, all disciples are united by love for our Savior and willingness to follow Him.

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Eric D. Huntsman

Eric D. Huntsman is a professor of ancient scripture at Brigham Young University, where he serves as the coordinator of the Ancient Near Eastern Studies program in the Kennedy Center for International Studies and is affiliated with the Classics program. After graduating from BYU with a bachelor’s degree in classical Greek and Latin, he earned a Ph.D. in ancient history from the University of Pennsylvania. He joined the BYU faculty in 1994.

The author of the acclaimed God So Loved the World, Good Tidings of Great Joy, and The Miracles of Jesus, Dr. Huntsman has published numerous articles on the New Testament and the writings of John. He served as a full-time missionary in the Thailand Bangkok Mission and as a bishop in Provo, Utah. Brother Huntsman is an ordinance worker in the Provo Utah Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and sings in the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. He is also a popular speaker with Time Out for Women. He and his wife, Elaine Scott Huntsman, are the parents of two children.

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