Diatribo: breaking in our sandals together

Shoes and time spent

Diatribo literally means to wear through leather, and it's such an exciting concept! Imagine breaking in a pair of sandals until they become a natural extension of your feet. It's like the thrilling journey of breaking in a pair of Chacos. Initially, the sandals might cause discomfort, but after living in them for a while, your feet start to feel right at home. Once they're broken in, the experience is absolutely incredible!

Diatribo is the captivating ancient term found in John 3:22, where it mentions Jesus "spent some time" with the disciples. This word beautifully captures the essence of extended and intentional time together—lasting about 4-7 months—during which they deeply bonded in their rabbi-disciple relationship. Just like breaking in your favorite sandals, Jesus invested time to nurture his disciple-making relationships, bringing them to a delightful sweet spot!

Diatribo in the book of Acts

Get ready for an exciting journey! Here are more passages from Acts where the Greek term diatribo pops up, highlighting those extended times spent with others. I warmly invite you to haver these passages with a couple of friends and uncover the truths that emerge!

Acts 12:19

Acts 14:3

Acts 14:28

Acts 15:35

Acts 16:12

Acts 20:6

Acts 25:6

Acts 25:14

Imagine us, as modern-day disciplemakers, truly diatribo the leather of our Bibles. Picture us breaking them in together, sharing life and Jesus with one another.