JF Thrive Connection Group
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.