Jesus tells Peter to follow him, rather than focusing on the other apostles. We also review what we can learn from the book of John about preaching the word.
Jesus tells Peter to follow him, rather than focusing on the other apostles. We also review what we can learn from the book of John about preaching the word.
Jesus finishes his work, being lifted up, and then raised up again. He will ascend to his Father, and it will then be up to the apostles to spread the light to the world.
Christ prays that his Father would sanctify and glorify his disciples through the word, to the glory of God.
Jesus continues to exhort his disciples to believe in him, that they might ask his Father for the Spirit, and might receive it, that their joy might be full.
Jesus encourages his disciples to continue in his word until they receive the Spirit of truth, that they might bring forth much fruit.
Jesus gives his disciples a new commandment before he leaves, and tells them not to be troubled at his parting.
Jesus speaks of a promise of being made free from sin, and having the light of life.
The Jews want Christ to bring in the kingdom so that they can receive the benefits of it, but he tells them that he will only be with them a little while.
Most of the Jews would only respond to what they see, but some of the Samaritans respond to what they hear.