This is the last of five chapters in John that take place in the Upper Room on Maundy Thursday evening.  Here, Jesus prays a more extended version of the Lord's Prayer.  What words are repeated throughout this prayer?  Consider verse 9--should we always pray for everyone?  And note that verse 11 is the very center … Continue reading Podcast: John 17:1-12

Maundy Thursday evening in the upper room continues.  Look at verse 24 and consider--how is our joy made full?  How should we ask for things in Jesus' name? https://oembed.libsyn.com/embed?item_id=27324813

Maundy Thursday evening in the Upper Room continues. From verse 4, how will the disciples remain with Jesus in the future? Look at verse 7.  Why did Jesus say it was better for Him to go away? What is so marvelous about verse 14? In verse 20, what helpful things does Jesus have to say … Continue reading Podcast: John 16:1-22

Maundy Thursday in the upper room continues; Jesus warns his disciples to expect the world to hate them.  In this episode, I mention the different aspects of the Gospel.  You can learn more about that on podcast episode 17, found here. https://oembed.libsyn.com/embed?item_id=27253197

As Jesus continues to speak to His disciples on Maundy Thursday evening, we can consider: From verse 2, how does God "prune" each of us? In verses 5-6, what could be more clear than Jesus' words for our human ego? How can Jesus be so bold in His words in verse 7? See verse 9.  … Continue reading Podcast: John 15:1-17

The account of Maundy Thursday evening continues.  Here are some items of note: In verse 26, see the clear reference to to the Trinity What is the peace of which Jesus speaks? Who is the "ruler of this world" mentioned in verse 30? https://oembed.libsyn.com/embed?item_id=27138276

As the account of Maundy Thursday evening continues, Jesus knows what is coming and comforts His disciples.  When He says, "If you love me ..."  what does "love" mean?  What does "if" mean?  How about "keep"?  There is such richness in each of Jesus' words!  Consider the idea of free will in relation to verse … Continue reading Podcast: John 14:15-24

Maundy Thursday continues.  Jesus is sharing with His disciples in the eleventh hour, before His passion.  In verse 1, what is so rich about the Greek word for "troubled" that Jesus uses? Verse 12 is difficult.  How should we consider it? From verse 14, when we ask for things in Jesus' name, what does this … Continue reading Podcast: John 14:1-14

The account of Maundy Thursday evening in the upper room continues.  Some things to consider: In verse 17, what is the connection between knowing things and doing them? What is going on with Judas in verse 27? Why was it noted in verse 30 that it was night?  Why is that important? What does it … Continue reading Podcast: John 13:12-38

This passage begins the account of the upper room on Maundy Thursday. Note verse 3; it is very important. There are three parts to it, and they explain everything. Jesus washes the disciples' feet.  What truths does this act reveal? https://oembed.libsyn.com/embed?item_id=27021972