In our passage today, Jesus is going to do a task that none of the other disciples wanted to do. It was a nasty job. But as He does it, He shows them His love for them, not just because of what He does but also through what He reveals to them.
Akigawa Baptist Church
Sermons from June 2024
In our passage today, John wants us to see just how much Jesus, AS God the Son, loves those who belong to Him. While fully knowing that He is just a few hours away from the cross, Jesus still lovingly caring for the needs of His own beloved disciples.
In our passage in John, Jesus is now just one day away from the cross. It’s time for Jesus to focus on caring for His disciples. But some time before Jesus goes to eat supper with His disciples, He does something amazing. He gives one final call for people to put their trust in Him.
Have you ever gone hiking and run out of daylight? The last place you want to be is in the darkness where you can’t see the path anymore. In today’s passage, Jesus reminds us of how important this is in a spiritual sense: to walk in the light while you have the light.
