Pleasant View in His Word

As we finish chapter 17, Pastor Sean examines the end of Jesus' prayer, which focuses on future believers. Jesus prays for us... How awesome is that? He prays that we will have unity; we will be with Him in eternity; and the Love of God would be with us. With Jesus' desire and prayer for us in mind, let us strive together to have unity in our Gospel community and draw closer to Jes

In this passage, we see that Jesus shows that He settles us in an unsettled world! As Jesus continues His prayer, He concentrates on His 11 disciples. Pastor Sean has 3 takeaways concerning this prayer. He has manifested himself to the disciples...and us. He is petitioning for them... and us. He is praying for their sanctification, having consecrated Himself. 

We begin, this week, to look at Jesus' prayer to God before His betrayal. Pastor Sean looks at the first five verses drawing out 5 takeaways. 1. Jesus' hour had come. 2. He made a request to the Father. 3. His sovereignty is displayed. 4. His work is accomplished. 5. He repeated His request. Other than learning some new Greek, we can learn to trust Gods timing in our lives, like Je

He is Risen! He is Risen indeed!!!

As Jesus begins to bring the upper room discourse to a close, Pastor Sean explains 5 things Jesus tells the disciples that they should expect going forward. 1. Jesus promises a deeper teaching. 2. Jesus promises direct access to the Father. 3. Jesus promises a developing faith. 4. Jesus promises persecution will come. 5. Jesus promises a divine peace will be with them. Wherever we

As Pastor Sean unpacks the text today, he points out 5 points. 1. Jesus makes a prediction. 2. His disciples are confused. 3. Jesus points out the coming transformation. 4. The disciples' sorrow will be turned to Joy. 5. Jesus is our intercessor. As we confess Jesus and draw closer to Him, we will return to our "factory settings," which in Christ is joy!

As we continue through the upper room discourse in John's gospel, Jesus comforts the disciples with truth concerning the Holy Spirit. The Holy spirit is a person; He awakens us to sin; He leads us into truth; and He glorifies Jesus. 

Jesus reminds us the even in the midst of persecution, we are called to give a testimony about Jesus. A true Christian witness is always about Jesus; bears the mark of Jesus' grace and mercy; is foundational to the spread of the gospel; and is Holy Spirit led and empowered.

As we continue through John's gospel, Jesus explains how the world will see and treat the disciples. They will be treated as He was treated. They will be hated and persecuted, but Jesus tells them to bear witness about Him to the world, knowing they will be treated this way. Jesus sends the Holy Spirit to bear witness as we bear witness to Jesus Christ, so we can boldly proclaim th

As Sean unpacks this passage in John's Gospel, he looks at the immense love that God has for us. He challenges us to let someone in our Gospel community know that they are loved by the creator and sustainer of the universe as well as look for moments to show His love to someone who needs to know Jesus as their savior!