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Study Notes: "Jesus Comforts His Followers" (John 13:31-14:8)

Introduction

• Key Events: Life events can open us up to spiritual truths. These moments are opportunities for spiritual growth. They allow us to learn and guide others.

Jesus’ Teaching in the Upper Room (John 13:31-14:8)

• Setting: After years of teaching, Jesus and His disciples face the crisis of His impending death. Jesus gathers them in the upper room to prepare them.

Key Points of Jesus' Teaching

• His Future Glorification (John 13:31-32)
  • Jesus announces His glorification: "Now the Son of Man is glorified, and God is glorified in Him."
  • Meaning: Jesus will be fully revealed as the Son of Man through His death and resurrection.
  • God’s Love: Jesus' crucifixion reveals God’s love for humanity (John 3:16).
• Jesus’ Departure (John 13:33)
  • Jesus tells His disciples He will leave soon and they cannot follow yet.
  • Temporary Separation: Unlike the unrepentant, the disciples’ separation from Jesus will be temporary. He promises to return and take them to be with Him.
• New Commandment (John 13:34-35)
  • Jesus commands: "Love one another as I have loved you."
  • Higher Standard: This love involves self-sacrifice, mirroring Jesus' love for humanity.
  • Recognition: The world will know Jesus' disciples by their love for one another.

Jesus Predicts Peter’s Denial (John 13:36-38)

• Peter’s Question: "Lord, where are you going?"
• Jesus’ Response: Peter cannot follow now but will follow later. Jesus predicts Peter’s denial.

Jesus Comforts His Disciples (John 14:1-4)

• Comforting Words: "Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me." Jesus is going to prepare a place for them and will return to take them with Him.

Thomas' Question (John 14:5-7)

• Thomas Asks: "Lord, we don’t know where you are going, so how can we know the way?" Jesus’ Profound Statement: "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." Jesus is the way to the Father because He embodies the truth and the life.

Summary

• Love Commandment: Jesus emphasizes the command to love one another, a key indicator of true discipleship.
• Peter’s and Thomas’ Questions: While their questions seem off-topic, they lead to deeper revelations about Jesus being the way to the Father.
• Eternal Security: Despite predicting Peter’s denial, Jesus reassures him of His unwavering love and commitment.
• Focus on Love: By focusing on loving one another, many conflicts and trivial issues can be resolved.

Conclusion

• Love One Another: Following Jesus' command to love one another can transform our lives and communities, reflecting God's love to the world.
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