In Jerusalem during the Passover, Christ had been preparing His disciples for the adversity and sorrow they would soon face, and the time had come for Jesus to elevate His teaching from proverbs and metaphors to more specific instruction, as each disciple faithfully walked the narrow path that leads to God. Jesus then called on […]

Jesus and His disciples were in Jerusalem celebrating the Passover, and the Lord was preparing His followers for the road to the cross, and even more importantly, far beyond the cross. After He introduced the Holy Spirit as the divine comforter, Jesus called on His disciples to pray to the Father in His name so […]

While in Jerusalem celebrating the Passover, Jesus was preparing His disciples for the road to the cross, and beyond. After He warned them of the persecution to come, to comfort them, the Lord revealed His disciples would receive a divine Helper who is the Holy Spirit of God. The Spirit who was sent by God […]

Jesus and His disciples were in Jerusalem, and the time had come for the Lord to prepare His way to the cross, and introduce the Holy Spirit to the world. The great comforter was about to descend on Jesus’ disciples, and dwell within them as each one answered the call to ministry, spreading the gospel […]

Jesus and His disciples were celebrating the Passover in Jerusalem, and before He was arrested by the Romans, the Lord now issues a warning to all those who choose to follow Him. “1 “These things I have spoken to you, that you should not be made to stumble.” (John 16:1) Here, Jesus is referring to […]

Jesus and His disciples were in Jerusalem, celebrating the Passover and the time had come for Jesus to prepare His disciples for the road to the cross. Previously, Jesus comforted His disciples when He revealed He would send a divinely appointed Helper to guide each believer as each one continues our walk along the narrow […]

Jesus and His disciples were celebrating the Passover in Jerusalem, and the time had come for Christ to prepare the way to the cross. He called on His disciples to love each other, and to spread His love to the four corners of the earth. Next, Jesus shares a warning with believers, that the world […]

Jesus was in Jerusalem with His disciples, and as they celebrated the Passover Christ revealed He would soon be leaving them so He could take His place at the right hand of God. To prepare His disciples ahead of much trauma, Jesus now focuses on obedience. “9 “As the Father loved Me, I also have […]

Jesus and His disciples were in Jerusalem, celebrating the Passover and as they were wrapping up their meal in the upper room, Jesus revealed He would soon be leaving them so He could take His place at the right hand of God. Before He ascended to Heaven, Jesus had one more message for His disciples. […]

Jesus and His disciples were wrapping up what turned out to be the last supper in Jerusalem, where the Lord was preparing the way to the cross. Earlier, Jesus introduced the Holy Spirit to them, and He comforted them and when He revealed He would dwell within them through the Spirit. “25 “These things I […]