# John Boanerges — Unspoken Sermons character guide

> John Boanerges in Unspoken Sermons by George MacDonald.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** John

**First appearance:** 0004-the-child-in-the-midst

## Who they are

Apostle and son of thunder, known for his close relationship with Jesus.

## Relationships

### [Jesus Christ](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/unspoken_sermons_se/characters/jesus_christ)

_friendship_

Jesus shares a close, affectionate friendship with John, the beloved disciple.

### [God the Father](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/unspoken_sermons_se/characters/god_the_father)

_friendship_

God grants John visions and intimate knowledge of divine mysteries.

### [God the Father](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/unspoken_sermons_se/characters/god_the_father)

_friendship_

God grants John visions and intimate knowledge of divine mysteries.

### [God the Father](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/unspoken_sermons_se/characters/god_the_father)

_friendship_

God grants John visions and intimate knowledge of divine mysteries.

### [Jesus Christ](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/unspoken_sermons_se/characters/jesus_christ)

_friendship_

Jesus shares a close, affectionate friendship with John, the beloved disciple.

### [Jesus Christ](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/unspoken_sermons_se/characters/jesus_christ)

_friendship_

Jesus shares a close, affectionate friendship with John, the beloved disciple.

## In the story

### [The Child in the Midst](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/unspoken_sermons_se/chapters/the-child-in-the-midst)

Referred to as the beloved disciple with his head on Jesus' bosom, yet not fully understanding him.

### [The Fear of God](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/unspoken_sermons_se/chapters/the-fear-of-god)

The disciple who saw the glory of the Son of Man and fell at his feet as one dead; later comforted by Jesus.

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