Here is a book of commentary and prayers based on the gospel of John, the most intimate gospel of them all, written by one who was next to Jesus at the Lord's Supper, the only disciple with Jesus at the cross, and the one given the commission to care for Mary, Jesus' mother. This book will be a helpful resource for: • Individuals or groups for devotional use • Bible study leaders • Youth workers • Opening a worship service or church meeting Bishop Bansemer's commentary and prayers take you to the heart of John's gospel... and then... open your heart! A refreshing spiritual experience! Rev. Ed Schaack Rural Retreat, Virginia Richard Bansemer possesses a unique capacity to weave an extraordinary grasp of the gospel with a genuine understanding of the vulnerability of the human spirit... I found reading the text to be rewarding and helpful in my own personal "journey." Dr David Gring President. Roanoke College Salem, Virginia Simple words woven into a sacred tapestry of spiritual delight. Insightful perspicacious and inspiring. The author is clearly moved by God's Spirit and in turn moves the spirits of God's people. Rev. Fred Castor Fort Collins, Colorado Richard F. Bansemer, D.D. is the bishop of the Virginia Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. He has been the pastor of congregations in Virginia, Colorado, and Florida. He is the author of six other books published by CSS Publishing Company. Bishop Bansemer is a graduate of Newberry College and Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary and holds honorary doctoral degrees from Roanoke College and Newberry College.