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When You Are Feeling All Alone: Episode Notes For (John 14:8-21)

Introduction:

Imagine being one of the apostles, having lived, worked, and loved alongside Jesus for years. You would have formed incredibly close and intimate bonds. This was not a typical teacher-student relationship but more akin to a mentorship and partnership, filled with personal interaction and encouragement. The source of their united friendship, fellowship, security, and significance was about to depart. They likely felt deserted, alone, and abandoned.

Setting the Scene: John 14 records this pivotal event, and we've been examining it over several days. Today, we'll continue exploring this discourse in our latest episode of BPDP.

Overview: The disciples were reeling from Jesus' announcement of His imminent departure. During this upper room dialogue, Jesus began by washing their feet, then declared His departure, prompting a series of questions from the disciples—Peter, Thomas, Philip, and Judas (not Iscariot). Despite their questions, Jesus used this opportunity to teach them important spiritual truths. Today, we'll focus on Philip's question, which takes us from John 14:8 to John 14:21.

Philip's Question: Philip's question reveals his deep desire to see and know God more fully, (John 14:8). This question arises from a misunderstanding of Jesus' earlier statement in verse 7, where Jesus said, "If you had known Me, you would have known My Father also. From now on you do know Him and have seen Him."

Jesus' Response: Jesus' response to Philip is profound and addresses the disciples' fears about His departure.

Jesus emphasizes His unity with the Father. Seeing Jesus is equivalent to seeing the Father. His words and works are those of the Father. This reassurance must have been overwhelming for the disciples. Even though Jesus was leaving, they were not being abandoned. The Father remained with them because He is in Jesus, and Jesus is in the Father.

Jesus assures them that they will do even greater works through prayer. This doesn't necessarily mean performing more spectacular miracles but achieving greater scope through prayer and the power of the Holy Spirit. Their works would no longer be limited geographically but would spread worldwide.

Jesus reassures them that although He is leaving, He will send another Advocate, the Holy Spirit, who will be with them forever. This Comforter will counsel and empower them to continue Jesus' work. The Holy Spirit's presence ensures that they are not left as orphans.

Conclusion: Jesus' departure was not the end but a new beginning. Through prayer, obedience, and the Holy Spirit, the disciples would do even greater works. They would experience Jesus' ongoing presence and love. This passage reassures us that we are never truly alone. Jesus' presence, through the Holy Spirit, is with us always, guiding and empowering us to carry out His work.

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