John: 90 Days with the Beloved Disciple

by Beth Moore

Best-selling author Beth Moore has a remarkable gift for crafting insightful Bible character studies. Millions have been drawn to her inspired lessons, and the media has called her "America’s Bible teacher." The PERSONAL REFLECTIONS series continues to reintroduce Beth’s most beloved character-driven books, expanding them into 90-day experiences that include nearly all of the text from her original work, plus thoughtful questions and journal space to engage readers throughout this special time of study. John is the new presentation of Moore’s enduring favorite, The Beloved Disciple . The young gospel writer followed Jesus all the years of His ministry, experiencing more miracles, displays of power, and perfect love than he could fathom. And just as Christ led John into the depths of His love, that same journey is here for us, His beloved.

Genres: Christian, Devotional, Nonfiction, Religion, Faith, Christian Non Fiction

448 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2003

About the author

Beth Moore has written many best–selling books and is a dynamic teacher and a prolific Bible–study author whose public speaking engagements take her across the United States to challenge tens of thousands. Beth is focused on teaching women all over the world and is known and respected wherever she goes. She is a dedicated wife and mother of two adult daughters and lives in Houston, Texas, where she leads Living Proof Ministries and teaches an adult Sunday school class. Beth is one of the best known women in the evangelical Christian market.

Reviews

[Tara Davis · Rating 5 out of 5]

What was supposed to be a 90 day Bible study I have turned into just about 180 days!! Leave it up to me. But hey I still made it! Such a GREAT Bible study. I got so much out of it and highly recommend for anyone in search of a good one. I have a new found respect for John now.

[Michelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a great book! I especially liked the first half that dove into who John was and who he became through his time with Christ. The middle went off course a little, with various topics from John's writings. The end got back to more about John, which I really enjoyed. Overall, a very good devotional.

[A.C. Bauch · Rating 3 out of 5]

Although I don't enjoy Beth Moore's works as much as I once did, this devotional has much to recommend about it. I had stopped going through the book about halfway through, and when I decided to pick it back up, I was surprised to see that almost five years has lapsed since I stopped. I suspect that I stopped because I was finding the book to be too much of the same and needed a break (with longer devotionals, I tend to alternate between two different ones every week or two).

I feel that this devotional's strength is its examination of Jesus through John's eyes, as He's related through the disciple's Gospel. I also liked the daily prayer writing space.

However, when the devotional went into Revelation, that's when I lost interest. That section felt repetitive to me (though, in fairness, that could be because I've studied Revelation two previous times), and I frankly couldn't wait to finish it. Which is unfortunate, because that section was basically the last 30 days of the devotional. Thus the three stars instead of four.

[Janelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5/5
The thing I love about Beth Moore is that she challenges you to really study the Bible. Her insights are informed by history, culture, and a knowledge of scripture in its entirety. Unfortunately, not much of that comes through in this book. It reads more like a personal journal than a study. While I appreciate her reflections and the way she encourages you to make personal connections to John's life, overall, I didn't find this book to be as mind-blowing as some of her other studies. It's really hard to judge these types of books though. How you receive them is completely dependent on where you are in life. Maybe I'll go through this again 10 years from now and think it's the most amazing thing I've ever read. That's what happened to me with Captivating, so you never know...

[Sara · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved the format, it was short daily readings but still required me to think and answer questions. I also loved learning more about John. really enjoyed the reflection questions she came up with. Most of them were not predictable. I also don't think this book was a "spoiler" for the Bible Study - I'd still like to do that some day. It was not as in-depth as some of her other studies but I still really learned a lot both from Beth and the Holy Spirit! He took me down some paths I wasn't expecting, too. It was nice to have a easy-to-do study that kept me interested for 90 days! Would love to go through one of the other 90 days books soon.

[Jannie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I used this for my devotional time recently. I really enjoy the way Beth Moore challenges you and makes you think about each lesson. I especially liked the early parts of the book when she focuses on the time that John was able to spend in Jesus' presence. Makes me wish I could have been there too.

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

I Loved this devotional. It actually took me two years to finish because I did it during my "breaks" from normal bible study (Fall, Spring, Summer). I loved what I learned and how many lessons stuck with me from this study. I recommend this to anyone who is looking for a daily study. Beth Moore's writing is wonderful and biblical.

[Kazue Evans · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love Beth Moore's 90 Days series. I worked on John after Jesus and David, and they were equally good and really drew me closer to Him. Beth Moore's writings and prayers are very helpful. Good amount of spaces for journaling. I'm sad only Paul is left for me. What can I do after completing this series!

[Diana · Rating 4 out of 5]

The format of the 90 Day Study Books are a great Bible Studies for self-study. Beth is know for challenging her reader to pick the Bible and study closer and of course writing it down. I did this study while recovering from a personal heart break.

[Cindy Parrish · Rating 5 out of 5]

beautiful book. so pretty I hestiate to write in it but I will. I've read the book and this is the journal/study guide. Really gets to know John, the Beloved

[Codi · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was so good for my spirits. It always seemed like the devo touched exactly what I was going through that day.

[Melody · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love love LOVE Beth Moore. This is a great study of John!

[John Schlimm · Rating 3 out of 5]

Gained a little more insight into my namesake, St. John Evangelist.

[Joyce Oliver stahle · Rating 5 out of 5]

I took more than 90 days. I gleaned a lot from this study.

[Janet LeClair · Rating 5 out of 5]

I devour these 90 Days with... books from Beth Moore. In this one about John, I have learned more about how God loves me - for exactly who He made me to be - through these studies. And that’s not the entirety of their value; Beth unveils personalities, feelings and emotions of the subject - in this case John - through what scripture says and the physical and cultural environment in their lifetime.

Also, I have read through these 90 day devotional booksx MULTIPLE times - each time with a different colored pen to answer the questions Beth poses. It is a wonderful, day by day study guide to God’s unending, forever love for us.

[Maggie Boyd · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was my final book in the four-book 90-day series done by Ms. Moore. I noticed in these books that a lot more imagination was used - the author in one portion had a short story, in other sections she would invite you to imagine the scene. I find that less helpful than just actual teaching. Ms. Moore also spent a lot of time on Revelation, and I think I was expecting more of a look at the gospel and letters. Revelation is so interpretive that it's hard to really get a grasp on what the book is saying in this kind of quick, short format.

Those quibbles aside, Moore offers some interesting daily devotional readings pulled from the writings of the Apostle John.

[Meg · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love these personal reflection studies. They go so deeply into God's Word, but are short enough to read in a day. There is plenty of room for journaling. I am sad that this is the last one! I completed them all.

[Marilyn]

Alissa gave me this book for Christmas 2009. She wrote:

Dear Mom,
Merry Christmas! Enjoy being captivated by the wonders this book holds.
Love,
Alissa

[Diane Carrozzo · Rating 5 out of 5]

So well researched and presented. Helped me learn so much about the apostle John and, in the process, more about me and my faith.

[Deidre Pool · Rating 4 out of 5]

My 90 days turned into 190 days, but I did finally complete the book. In typical Beth Moore fashion, it leaned toward the poetic and poignant. I probably would have "3 1/2-starred" it, but I love Beth, so I rounded up.