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John 14:29-31 - Homiletics

The crisis at hand.

Jesus is about to end his discourse in the chamber.

I. HIS PREDICTION OF EVENTS IS DESIGNED TO STRENGTHEN THE DISCIPLES ' FAITH . "And now I have told you before it come to pass, that, when it is come to pass, ye may believe."

1. The events foretold are his departure and all involved in it , as well as the mission of the Comforter .

2. What a wise provision he made to support the faith and patience of his followers! For his separation from them would be the greatest of trials.

II. THE IMMINENCE OF THE CRISIS . "The prince of this world cometh, and hath nothing in me."

1. Satan was approaching in the persons of Judas and the chief priests , whose counsels he inspired. They were all instruments of the great enemy. There was likewise in our Lord's mind a presentiment of his approaching agony in Gethsemane.

2. Yet Satan had nothing in Jesus that fell under his power . It is sin that gives Satan the power over man. Our Lord's words imply

III. THE PURPOSE OF HIS DEATH . "But that the world may know that I love the Father; and as the Father gave me commandment, even so I do."

1. His obedience to death was an evidence of his love to the Father .

2. It was likewise an act of obedience to the Divine commandment . "Lo, I come to do thy will, O God."

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