John The Beloved Disciple

John, son of Zebedee and brother of James, was one of the three apostles closest to Jesus. Known as "the disciple whom Jesus loved," he wrote the Gospel of John, three epistles, and Revelation. At the cross, Jesus entrusted his mother to John's care.

1. Callc. AD 27

   Jesus calls John and his brother James from their fishing nets to become disciples.

   MRK 1:19-20

2. Inner Circlec. AD 27-30

   John becomes part of Jesus' inner circle with Peter and James, witnessing the Transfiguration and Gethsemane.

   MRK 9:2, 14:33

3. Crucifixionc. AD 30

   John stands at the cross; Jesus entrusts His mother Mary to John's care.

   JHN 19:26-27

4. Early Churchc. AD 30-60

   John serves as a pillar of the Jerusalem church alongside Peter and James.

   GAL 2:9

5. Later Ministryc. AD 60-95

   John ministers in Ephesus and oversees churches in Asia Minor.

   REV 1:4

6. Exilec. AD 95

   John is exiled to Patmos where he receives the Revelation.

   REV 1:9