John 14:25-27 - Homiletics

The promise of a fuller revelation and of an abiding peace.

The disciples had much yet to learn.

I. THE OFFICE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT . "But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my Name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you."

1. As the purpose of the Son ' s mission is to reveal the Father , so the purpose of the Spirit ' s mission is to reveal the Son .

2. He has a double office :

The sayings of Jesus will be the groundwork of all the Spirit's operation.

II. THE LEGACY OF PEACE . "Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you." The words breathe the sweetness of a farewell blessing.

1. Mark the blessing promised . "Peace."

(a) which he enjoys;

(b) which it is his prerogative to give;

(c) it is allied to the "peace on earth sung at his birth;

(d) it is identified inseparably with him who is continuously "our peace" ( Ephesians 2:14 ).

2. Mark the method of its bestowal .

(a) The world's peace is not lasting.

(b) It gives the greatest pleasure at the first.

(c) This peace is absolutely superior to all legacies of the world, such as houses and lands.

3. Mark the effect of peace upon the heart-trouble . "Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid."