BUILDING THE FAITH OF THE DISCIPLES JOHN FOURTEEN Jesus used some of His last moments with His disciples to comfort them and to encourage their faith. He again predicted His death, but He also gave them hope by speaking of His resurrection. Jesus said He was leaving this earth to go to heaven. The g... [ Continue Reading ]
_IN MY FATHER'S HOUSE -- JOHN 14:1-5:_ Jesus is the way to the Father. Jesus wanted the hearts of the disciples to be filled with faith instead of distressed. It was the desire of the Master that they would adhere to and trust in Him just as they did in God. In the Father's house there are many mans... [ Continue Reading ]
_THE WAY, THE TRUTH AND THE LIFE -- JOHN 14:6-14:_ The only way to the Father is through Jesus Christ. He is the Way and the Truth and the Life. If the disciples had known who Jesus really is, the Son of God, then they would have had no difficulty in knowing the Father. Philip asked the Lord to show... [ Continue Reading ]
_LOVE LEADS TO OBEDIENCE -- JOHN 14:15-24:_ Now we come to recognize the path by which we enjoy God's blessings. Jesus said, "If you love me, you will do as I command you." "He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me: and he that loveth me shall be loved of my Father, an... [ Continue Reading ]
_TRUE PEACE FROM THE LORD -- JOHN 14:25-31:_ Jesus had spent over three years teaching the apostles concerning the will of God. Now the Father would send the Holy Spirit as a Comforter, Strengthener, or an Advocate. The Holy Spirit would cause the apostles to remember everything that Jesus had told... [ Continue Reading ]