In this powerful teaching, Pastor Jack King delves into the deeper context of Jesus' final words to His disciples, focusing on the message of Peace and Cheer found in John 16:33. Jesus knew His departure would trouble His followers, but He gave them a profound assurance that applies to every believer today.
The core of Jesus' teaching revolves around three main points:
-- The Assurance of Jesus' Return and Heaven: Jesus' initial words in John 14:1, "Let not your heart be troubled," are paired with the promise: "I go to prepare a place for you... I will come again, and receive you unto myself."
-- The Exclusivity of The Way: In response to Thomas's honest doubt, Jesus declared the central truth of Christianity: "I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me." This establishes Christ's deity and the only path to salvation and eternal life.
-- The Gift of The Comforter: Jesus promised He would not abandon His disciples, but would send "another Comforter," the Holy Ghost, who would teach, guide, and bring all His words to remembrance, giving the believer a profound, constant peace that the world cannot offer.
Pastor King highlights that in this world, we will have tribulation, but our ultimate cheer comes from Christ's victory: "I have overcome the world." He concludes with an excited prophecy of a coming, great move of the Holy Spirit that will empower the church, chase back the forces of darkness, and prevail across the land.
Scriptures for Further Study
-- John 14:1
-- John 14:2-3
-- John 14:4-6
-- John 16:31
-- John 16:33
This is episode 099.
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