Jesus’ serenity amid the hypocrisy and abuse of those savages in power who were pretending to do justice demonstrated His sovereignty and assures us of hope in Him.
Though Jesus’ arrest appeared to be a failure, His mission was proceeding according to His plan, which involved His voluntary humiliation and suffering on our behalf.
Jesus prayed that His Church would be formed by His word, perfected in real unity, and brought safely home to eternal fellowship with Him in His final glory.
Knowing the mission He would give them and the troubles they would face, Jesus prayed for His Apostles, asking the Father to keep them in His name and fit them…
The hour designated for Jesus to redeem His people had finally come; and in this hour eternal life was made sure, and the infinite glory of God was put on…
In order to be fortified for the mission that He’s given us, Jesus teaches that we will need clarity, comfort, humility, and courage.
The disciples were confused and grieved by the prospect of Jesus’ departure, but Jesus patiently prepared them by assuring them of an unshakable joy to come.
To our incalculable advantage, Jesus departed this world by way of the cross, ascended to the Father, and sent the Holy Spirit into the world to glorify Christ by testifying…
The world hates God and will hate Jesus’ disciples because they preach and live God’s truth, so we ought to prepare for persecution by taking hold of Christ and the…
True believers have been united to the life-giving vine of Christ and by remaining in Him will bear the fruits of His life.