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The Heart Of The Savior (John 13-16) When Jesus knew His time on earth was short (12:3-4), He spoke to His apostles with words of instruction and comfort. |
The Heart Of The Savior (John 13-16)
When Jesus knew His time on earth was short (12:3-4), He spoke to His apostles with words of instruction and comfort.
- Serve One Another (13:13-17). Jesus taught by more than just words; He set an example to live by (Matt. 20:28; 1 Pet. 2:21). One thing He wanted His disciples to remember was they were servants (Matt. 20:25-28; 1 Cor. 4:1).
- Love One Another (13:33-35; 15:12-13, 17). The love that Jesus exhibited—especially in His death (1 Jn 4:8; Jn 14:9; 10:11, 18; Rom. 5:8), and taught about (Matt. 5:43-48) was to be exhibited in His disciples, in fact it was essential (1 Cor. 13:1-3).
- I’ll Come Again For You (14:1-4). Jesus’ departure was not one of sadness, but rather of hope…He was coming again and they would be together forever (John 5:28-29; Matt. 25:46; 1 Thess. 4:13-18; Rev. 21:1-3).
- I’m sending the Comforter (14:16-17). Though they could not appreciate it now, it was good for Jesus to go (14:28; 16:7 ). But they would not be left alone in the troubles of this world, the Holy Spirit, the Comforter, would come and guide them into all truth (16:7, 13; 14:26) that they, in turn, would reveal to the world (1 Cor. 2:9-10; 2 Pet. 1:21).
- Keep My Commandments/Abide In Me (14:15, 21, 23-24; 15:1, 4, 9-14). They were also exhorted to continue faithfully (1 Jn 1:7); this was not burdensome, but joyous (15:11; 1 Jn 1:4, 5:3). In Him we are assured eternal victory (16:33; 1 Cor. 15:57-58; Matt. 7:21; Rev. 22:14).
