![]() ![]() Jesus is making ample provisions and there is more than enough space for every disciple to join Jesus in the Father’s home. Verse 2 is powerful hope so that our hearts are not troubled while living on this earth. Jesus is going to do something for his disciples. Jesus’ departure is to the advantage for all of his disciples. Jesus has to go so that he can secure the destiny of all who believe in him. There is so much comfort in these words as Jesus explains why he has to leave them. Do not believe in what you see in this world. Friends, this is the answer for our troubled hearts. Trusting in God and trusting in Jesus means not trusting in whatever power is evident in this world. But they were not put their faith in what their eyes would witness over the next 24 hours. The challenge for these disciples would be to not believe in what their eyes would see in less than 24 hours. The challenge is to place our faith in Jesus himself. To have one’s hope in God is to have one’s hope squarely upon Jesus. This is a staggering statement because Jesus is affirming his deity, placing himself on an equal level with the Father as an appropriate object of faith. Just as the disciples believe in God, they are to have the same faith in Jesus. You believe in God believe also in me.” The answer for the troubled heart is faith in Jesus. But Jesus gives the solution for troubled hearts. The news that Jesus is leaving their presence is troubling the hearts and minds of the disciples. Do Not Let Your Hearts Be Troubled (14:1) The scene has not changed and the chapter break occurs in the very middle of Jesus’ conversation with his disciples about his leaving them. This is where we pick up in the account as we begin John 14. ![]() Peter wants to know why they cannot follow him (13:37) and Jesus responds by asking if they are ready to lay down their lives for him. After telling them to love one another as Jesus has loved them, he tells them that he is going away and where he is going they cannot come (13:33). Jesus is left with the other eleven apostles. Judas has been identified as the betrayer and has been sent out. The thirteenth chapter of John records the scene in the upper room. By this time tomorrow Jesus will have been executed on the cross and placed in a tomb. Imprimatur granted by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.It is the final night of Jesus’ life. If you wish to lead a small group but would also like the DVDs, we recommend you purchase the Jesus Starter Pack. This Study Set is essential for each participant and leader in a study group and for individuals who wish to do the study on their own.
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