John 14

Looking back at John 13

·  v.1 – Jesus knew that the hour had come for Him to leave this world and go to the Father.

·  v. 21 – Jesus was troubled in spirit and testified, “Very truly I tell you, one of you is going to betray Me.”

·  v. 33a – My children, I will be with you only a little longer.

·  v. 35 – Where I am going, you cannot follow now, but you will follow later.

·  v. 38 – to Peter – Very truly I tell you, before the rooster crows, you will disown Me three times!

14: 1 – 14 – I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life

Jesus’ Truth Statements:

·  Let not your heart be troubled. (v.1)

·  I go to prepare a place for you. (v.2)

·  I will come again. (v. 3)

·  I am the Way, the Truth and the Life. (v.6)

·  Whoever has seen Me has seen the Father. (v.9)

·  Ask anything in My name, and I will do it. (v.14)

14: 15 – 17 – The Spirit of Truth

Jesus’ Truth Statements:

·  Another Helper (v. 16)

·  With you forever (v. 16)

·  Spirit of Truth (v. 17)

·  The world cannot receive Him. (v.17)

·  You know Him. (v.17)

·  He abides with you and will be in you. (v.17)

14: 15, 18 – 31 – The Dynamic of Love and Obedience

·  Bookends – verses 15 and 31 – our obedience and His obedience

·  Also verses 21, 23, 24

·  Obedience – visible proof of our love for God

·  Obedience – to hear God’s Word and act accordingly

·  Why does Jesus want us to obey? Joy, righteousness, spiritual worship, etc.

·  We are created to love and worship God. 

·  Real love manifests itself in willing obedience.

14: 18 – 31 - Jesus Comforts His Disciples

Seven Words of Comfort:

·  I will not leave you as orphans. (v.18)

·  You will see Me.  (v. 19)

·  Because I live, you will also live. (v. 19)

·  You will know that I am in the Father, and you in Me, and I in you. (v. 20)

·  The Holy Spirit . . . will teach you all things. . . (v. 25)

·  My peace I give to you. (v. 27)

·  Let not your heart be troubled. (v. 27)

Takeaways

·  Do not let your heart be troubled.  Believe in God.  Trust Jesus. 

·  Love and obey God.

·  Walk in the Spirit, not in the flesh.  Keep in step with the Spirit.