Read John 18:13-18 Simon Peter followed Jesus, as did another of the disciples. … The woman asked Peter, “You’re not one of that man’s disciples, are you?” “No,” he said, “I am not.” – John 18: 15a, 17 (NLT) Following where Jesus is going can take us into uncomfortable places. We may find ourselves in hostile environments, like Peter; we…
Read John 18:1-12 “I told you that I am he,” Jesus said. “And since I am the one you want, let these others go.” … But Jesus said to Peter, “Put your sword back into its sheath. Shall I not drink from the cup of suffering the Father has given me?” – John 18:8, 11 (NLT) As Jesus’ final hours…
Read John 17:25-26 [Jesus prayed] “I have revealed you to them, and I will continue to do so. Then your love for me will be in them, and I will be in them.” – John 17:26 (NLT) As Christians, God lives in us. As we experience the love of God for us, we in turn express it to others. The…
Read John 17:15-24 [Jesus said] “ I pray that they will all be one, just as you and I are one—as you are in me, Father, and I am in you. And may they be in us so that the world will believe you sent me.” – John 17:21 (NLT) On the evening of Jesus’ arrest, one of the things…
Read John 17:16-19 [Jesus prayed] “They do not belong to this world any more than I do. Make them holy by your truth; teach them your word, which is truth.” -John 17:16-17 (NLT) Having been called by Jesus, we no longer belong to this world. As the truth of God’s Word changes us, we become more and more unlike this…
Read John 17:6-15 [Jesus prayed] “Now I am departing from the world; they are staying in this world, but I am coming to you. Holy Father, you have given me your name; now protect them by the power of your name so that they will be united just as we are.” – John 17:11 (NLT) While seated now at the…
Read John 17:1-5 After saying all these things, Jesus looked up to heaven and said, “Father, the hour has come. Glorify your Son so he can give glory back to you.” – John 17:1 (NLT) Following Jesus means doing what he did. The Father glorified Jesus, and Jesus gave the glory back to the Father. So when God works through…
Read John 16:29-33 “I [Jesus] have told you these things, so that you may have peace in me. In this world you are going to have trouble. But be courageous! I have overcome the world.” – John 16:33 (NLT) God reveals things to us so that we know He is in control. Then we can have peace, even as events…