John 18:1-14: the betrayal; Kidron valley; the arresting party’s reaction to Jesus’ self-identification, Acts 9:4; Jesus protects the disciples, Peter and his sword, Lu. 22:49; Jesus heals Malcus’ ear, Lu. […]

John 17:17-26: sanctify them in truth; 1 Cor. 1:2; 1Thess. 5:23; Jesus sent, disciples sent; unity of believers; mutual indwelling with the Father and the Son; shared glory with the […]

John 17:12-16: Jesus prays for his disciples: the Father’s name revealed, know everything given to Jesus, Jesus from the Father, to be one; son of destruction, Rom. 9:22; Phil. 1:28; […]

John 17:7 -11: Jesus prays for his disciples; revealing the name; they kept the word; they believe Jesus is from the Father; disciples glorifying Jesus; keep them in your name; […]

John 17:1-6: Farewell Prayer of Jesus; Jesus prays for himself; the hour has come; to those given, eternal life; Jesus’ authority, Matt. 28:18; knowing the Father; pre-incarnate glory of Christ, […]

John 16: Upper Room Discourse review: Glorification of God; love and the believer; Jesus preparing a place; way to the Father; peace of Christ; greater works; prayer; Holy Spirit’s ministry; […]

John 16:26-33: answered prayer; What “in Jesus’ name” means; the Father’s love; Jesus’ speaks of leaving; disciples will scatter, Matt. 26:31; Jesus not alone, Jn. 8:28-29; Father will forsake Jesus […]

John 16:12-25: Spirit of Truth coming; Spirit’s guidance in truth; the disciple’s lament then rejoicing over Jesus; the Spirit helps the disciples learn Jesus’ teaching. NB: It may take several […]

John 16:4-11: warning of persecution: Jesus must go for the Helper to come; Holy Spirit’s convicting ministry of sin, righteousness and judgment. NB: It may take several seconds for the […]

John 15:23-16:3: hatred for Jesus and the Father; people’s severe guilt, Matt. 11:20-24; hate of Jesus without cause, Ps. 35:19;69:4; Spirit of Truth comes to testify; warning of coming persecution; […]