Because the world hated Jesus, it will also hate his followers. But in John 15:18-16:4, we are encouraged to bear witness to Jesus and to not fall away - no matter the cost.
In John 15:1-17, we learn that the only way to bear lasting spiritual fruit is by abiding in Jesus - the true vine.
In a world filled with uncertainty, it can be easy to forget about what we have been given by God through Jesus. In John 14:15-31, we see at least three gifts that Jesus has given his disciples to strengthen them for the days ahead.
In John 14:1-14, Jesus speaks to troubled hearts, calling us to trust in him, rest in his promises, follow his path, and rely on his power, for he alone is the way, and the truth, and the life.
In John 13:21-38, Jesus calls his followers to love one another with the same sacrificial, humble, and selfless love that he has shown us, so that the world will know we are his followers.
In John 13:1-20, we see that Jesus loved his own to the very end by humbling himself to the point of death on the cross. We are called to follow his example by joyfully serving others in humility and love, pointing them to him.
In this passage, we see several reasons why people do not believe in Jesus Christ. But Jesus is calling us to come out of the darkness of unbelief and walk in his light. Will we choose light and life, or will we choose darkness and death?
In this passage, the hour of Jesus' sacrificial death has come. Jesus would soon give his life so that others can live through faith in him. Will we look like to Christ and live?
In this passage, we are reminded that Jesus may not be the King we expect, but he is the King we need, and he is worthy of our humble devotion, extravagant love, and wholehearted worship.
In this passage, though the Jewish leaders had closed their eyes and hardened their hearts to who Jesus truly is, God would fulfill his plan to send Jesus to be our substitute, taking the punishment for sin we deserved upon himself. Through faith in Jesus, we find forgiveness and life. Will we believe this good news, or will we disbelieve? How will we respond?