Remain in Him: "Anchored in the Father"(Mark Condie) John 14:1-14
Scripture References: John 13:1-38, John 14:1-14, John 14:15-31 (mentioned for next week)
Intro:
- Introduction by Mark, elder and pastor.
- Series focus: John 13-17, Jesus's final conversation with disciples.
- Theme: Remaining in Christ during times of distress.
- Prayer for God to speak through His Word.
Key Points:
- Context of John 14:
- Jesus's foot washing in John 13.
- Jesus's three "bombshell" statements: betrayal, departure, Peter's denial.
- Disciples' shock and confusion.
- Jesus's Comfort and Promise:
- "Do not let your hearts be troubled." (John 14:1)
- Promise of a place in the Father's house.
- Jesus as the way, the truth, and the life.
- Knowing Jesus means knowing the Father.
- The Father-Son Relationship:
- Jesus's intimate relationship with the Father.
- The Father's presence and work through Jesus.
- Promise of the disciples experiencing the same.
- Shift in Disciples' Understanding:
- From following Jesus to experiencing the Father.
- Jesus's departure enabling a closer relationship with the Father.
- The Trinity and Fatherly Care:
- Introduction to the Father and the Holy Spirit.
- God's desire to "father" us, regardless of earthly father experiences.
- God's personal and specific care for each individual.
- Application for Today:
- Identifying current sources of fear and confusion.
- Inviting God's fatherly care into those situations.
- Trusting in God's presence and love.
Conclusion:
- Because of Jesus, we have a Father in Heaven.
- God's desire to have personal and intimate relationship with us.
- God's fatherly care is available in times of distress.
Call to Action:
- Reflect on current sources of fear and confusion.
- Lean into God's fatherly care and presence.
- Trust in God's promises and believe in His love.
- Pray for God's presence to fill your home and mind.
- Seek to understand the trinity more deeply.
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