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 […]
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John 15:26-27 The Coming Rejection
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 […]
John 15:18-25 The World’s Hatred
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 […]
John 15:9-17 Love and Joy Perfected
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 […]
John 15:1-8 The True Vine
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. […]
John 14:25-31 The Gift of His Peace
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 […]
John 14:19-24 Indwelling of the Father and the Son
During the last supper in Jerusalem, Jesus was preparing His disciples for the way to the cross and after He introduced the Holy Spirit to them, He comforted them and revealed He would remain within them through the Spirit. “19 “A little while longer and the world will see Me no more, but you will […]
John 14:15-18 Jesus Promises Another Helper
Jesus and His disciples were in Jerusalem wrapping up supper in the upper room, and the Lord was preparing them for the path to the cross, which He was about to undertake very shortly. But, before He left them, Jesus wanted to reassure His disciples and let them know that He would remain within them […]
John 14:12-14 The Answered Prayer
In Jerusalem, Jesus and His disciples were wrapping up supper in the upper room. The Lord used this last gathering to teach His disciples a new commandment, that they should love one another as He loved them. During this precious time with His disciples, He also foretold His death, resurrection and departure, but they did […]
John 14:7-11 The Father Revealed
Jesus and His disciples were celebrating the Passover in Jerusalem, and during the last supper in the upper room, Jesus called on His disciples to love one another as He loved them then He revealed once again that He not be among them much longer. During the supper, Jesus also told His disciples where He […]