A New Commission (John 20:19-23) After Jesus’ resurrection, when He appears to His followers, He gives them a new commission. There are two parts to this commission. First, there is the […]
How to Conquer the World (John 15:26-27; 16:5-33) What can bring comfort and strength and solace and vigor and vitality when we’re facing trouble? Jesus’ remedy for trouble, distressed Christians is to […]
The Other Advocate (John 14:15-31) Jesus has told His followers that He is going away and this news troubles them greatly. Jesus assures His disciples that His leaving will be […]
Jesus declares that only in Him will we have peace; a peace that is able to stand against the extreme pressures that will arise throughout our lives. We not only need to […]
Understanding the World’s Animosity (John 15:18-27) Jesus continues to prepare His disciples for the adversity they are about to face. In spite of His physical absence, they will be equipped […]
Jesus is speaking on many different aspects of being His disciples but He reveals to us that all of these distinct features are actually interrelated to one another. They all impact and […]
Jesus teaches His disciples about the one indispensable position necessary for being fruitful followers. It is in maintaining unbroken fellowship with Him. Out of our fellowship with Christ the fruit will […]
These words of Jesus to His disciples are so rich and full of meaning. In the midst of all the trouble and turmoil surrounding them, they can find peace in […]
Jesus has reminded the disciples one last time that He is going back to the Father. However, He is teaching them about the arrival of the Holy Spirit who will […]
Jesus’ focus here is on solidifying the disciples’ spiritual foundation. They are beginning to succumb to the events happening around them. Faith in Jesus enables us to rise above our […]
