John 14:25-31
25"All this I have spoken while still with you. 26But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you. 27Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. 28"You heard me say, 'I am going away and I am coming back to you.' If you loved me, you would be glad that I am going to the Father, for the Father is greater than I. 29 I have told you now before it happens, so that when it does happen you will believe. 30 I will not speak with you much longer, for the prince of this world is coming. He has no hold on me, 31 but the world must learn that I love the Father and that I do exactly what my Father has commanded me.” Come now; let us leave.
I. Message
Content:
1> Jesus points out: the Holy Spirit will teach the disciples all things and will remind them of everything He has said and things to happen. （v25-26）
2> Jesus promises to leave the disciples with “peace unlike what the world give.” （v27）
3> Jesus once again emphasizes that He will go back to the Father and He will come back. （v28）
4> Jesus has told this thing to the disciples before it happens because He hopes that when it does happen, they will believe Him. （v29）
5> Jesus emphasizes that the prince of this world is coming. （v30）
6> Jesus points out the love and obedience He has for the Father God. （v31）
Theme:
1> Farewell message.
2> The Holy Spirit will teach all things.
3> I will give my peace to you.
II. Who is God, Jesus Christ or the Holy Spirit?
01> Jesus Christ who lives with the people. （v25）
02> The Holy Spirit sent by the Father. （v26）
03> God who sends the Holy Spirit. （v26）
04> Jesus Christ whose name comes with power.
05> God who is the Triune God. （v26）
06> The Holy Spirit performing work. （v26）
07> Jesus Christ who leaves His peace with the people. （v27）
08> Jesus Christ who is returning to the Father God. （v28）
09> Jesus Christ who will come back again. （v28）
10> Jesus Christ who is worthy of our belief. （v29）
11> Jesus Christ who takes victory over the prince of the world (Satan). （v30）
12> Jesus Christ who loves the Father. （v31）
13> Jesus Christ who obeys the Father. （v31）
III. What does the passage teach us (about commands, promises, examples, exhortations and warnings)?
1> The Holy Spirit teaches us Jesus’ words
26But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you.
The Holy Spirit sent by the Father before Jesus leaves this world will be with us always and teaches us everything Jesus has said, revealing the true meanings of His words. Later on in the Book of John, Apostle John often mentions that “it was clear to the disciples when they thought about it later on.” This is the result of the Holy Spirit at work.
When we read the bible today, we also need help from the Holy Spirit in order to open our hearts to truly understand His words.
Reflection: How do I receive the words of the Bible? Can I truly understand them? And what is my attitude towards reading the Bible? Do I ask for the help of the Holy Spirit to open my heart or do I only rely on my own understanding and method?
2> Do not be troubled or be afraid for the Lord will grant you peace
27Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.
When Jesus was going to leave his beloved disciples, He knew that they were troubled and afraid because of His departure, so He promised to give them peace. This peace is not the peace with no war, no sickness or no disasters. However, this peace in the heart is something that can be enjoyed forever in any environments and circumstances—something that cannot be taken away by anyone.
Reflection: Do I understand this peace in the heart given by Jesus Christ that none can take away? Do I accept it?
3> Return to the Father and come back again
28"You heard me say, 'I am going away and I am coming back to you.' If you loved me, you would be glad that I am going to the Father, for the Father is greater than I.
Jesus encouraged His disciples to not to be troubled and told them that even though He’s leaving, He will eventually come back again because He is going away to prepare a place for us. When the preparation is done, He will come and bring us there.
Reflection: Do I believe in this promise of Jesus? Do I look forward to it? Do I word hard to grasp it?
4> True power and true victory
30 I will not speak with you much longer, for the prince of this world is coming. He has no hold on me.
At first Jesus claimed that He will not speak with them much longer for the ruler of this world (Satan) is coming, but then He said that Satan has no hold on Him (no control over Him). Clearly the true ruler and victor is not Satan but Jesus Christ. The death of Jesus Christ is not a defeat to Satan but obedience to God.
Reflection: How well do I know Jesus? How much do I rely on Jesus?
5> Walking towards sufferings bravely and firmly
31Come, let us leave!
After Jesus has spoken these words, He said to the disciples, “Come, let us leave!” Jesus continues to teach, but this call is a call towards Gethsemane and Golgotha. From Jesus’ courageous and firm call, we can see the spirit Jesus has in order to accomplish His Father’s mission.
Reflection: What do I learn from the spirit Jesus has to completely submit to God and walk firmly with courage towards sufferings?
IV. My prayer/Application in life
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