This document discusses Jesus' relationship with his disciples from the cross. As Jesus was dying, he told his mother that John would be her son, showing his deep care and friendship for his followers. True friendship is shown through sacrificial love, as Jesus demonstrated by giving his life for his friends. The passage encourages reflecting on whether one's closest relationships are with earthly or heavenly friends, and spending time in conversation with God.

2. A View of the Cross Part #2 - Through the Eyes of a Friend

3. The Passage When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple whom he loved standing nearby, he said to his mother, "Woman, behold, your son!" (John 19:26; ESV)

5. John 20.2

6. John 21.7

7. John 21.20

9. “Greater Love…” “Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.” (John 15.13; ESV)

14. Around the Corner By Charles Hanson Towne And I never see my old friend’s face. For life is a swift and terrible race. He knows I like him just as well As in the days when I rang his bell

15. Around the Corner By Charles Hanson Towne And he rang mine. We were younger then, And now we are busy, tired men: Tired of playing a foolish game, Tired of trying to make a name.

16. Around the Corner By Charles Hanson Towne “Tomorrow,” I say, “I will call on Jim just to show that I am thinking of him.” But tomorrow comes—and tomorrow goes, And the distance between us grows and grows.

17. Around the Corner By Charles Hanson Towne Around the corner!—yet miles away … “Here’s a telegram, Sir,”… “Jim died today.” And that’s what we get and deserve in the end: Around the corner, a vanished friend. * Haddon Robinson, “On Target,” Focal Point. Morgan, R. J. (2000). Nelson's complete book of stories, illustrations, and quotes (electronic ed.) (324). Nashville: Thomas Nelson Publishers.

18. A View of the Cross Part #2 - Through the Eyes of a Friend