Were the disciples better off when Jesus was with them? Would they be worse off after Jesus was crucified? Are we worse off because we don’t have Jesus with us as the disciples did for a time? Are we somehow less cared for by God than they were? Would it have been better for us […]
All Mine Are Yours, and Yours Are Mine – John 17:9-10
Isn’t it encouraging when someone tells you they are praying for you? I’ve had individuals tell me that they are praying for me and it is great encouragement to know that there are those who faithfully pray. It’s encouraging isn’t it when you’re facing a hardship or difficulty to know there are people who are […]
They Have Kept Your Word – John 17:6-9
Are you always faithful to the Lord? Do you always have faith in God’s promises and never doubt? Do ever make it through a day without sin? Are you always completely obedient to the Lord in every way? And you say, “Well, thanks for the encouragement, thanks for reminding me that I’m not the follower […]
The Joyful Prayer of Jesus – John 17:1-5
As we enter chapter 17 of John’s Gospel we come to what has been called the High Priestly Prayer of Jesus. It is a great prayer — a wonderful prayer of our Lord’s. It is in fact the longest prayer of Christ’s we have recorded for us in God’s Word.
No One Can Steal Your Peace – John 16:25-33
For a few weeks now we’ve been examining the teaching of Christ to the disciples and we’ve noted often their confusion and failure to understand all that Christ taught them. We arrive at the closing verses of chapter 16 today and with them we find encouraging promises from Christ given to His disciples and given […]
No One Can Steal Your Joy – John 16:16-24
I have some good news and I have some bad news. Which would you like to hear first? Good news and bad news. Don’t you love it when someone says that? A look at the text here in John 16 reveals that Jesus has some good news and some bad news. Let’s look and see […]