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In this final section of chapter 14 Jesus promises the Holy Spirit a second time. As he does, he offers greater clarity on the ministry of the Spirit. Jesus knows […]

There is a sense in which anxiety pervades the upper room. One of the twelve, having betrayed Jesus, fled into the night. Increasing the tension were Jesus’ words that he […]

Throughout Jesus’ Farewell Discourse, we can sense something of the disciples’ anxiety as Jesus reveals the presence of a traitor in their midst, instructs them concerning his death, and states […]

We continue with what’s known as the “Upper Room Discourse.” It’s a conversation between Jesus and his disciples. John, Peter and Thomas have asked questions of Jesus. Jesus’ answers provide […]

Gathered around the table in the upper room with his disciples, Jesus continues his farewell discourse. The atmosphere of the room is complex. Jesus has washed feet; Judas has walked […]

On the night that Jesus was betrayed, the gospel writers record Peter’s efforts to thwart God’s plan of redemption. He did this in ignorance of course. He simply could not […]

After Judas departs into the night Jesus begins his final body of teaching prior to his crucifixion. This is his “Upper Room” or “Farewell Discourse.” The prior events (vv. 1-30) […]

One of the more troubling stories to come out of western Christianity over the last decade or so is what has come to be called Deconstruction. The term refers to […]

Has there ever been a more important meal that the Lord’s last supper with this disciples? There were no miraculous signs or large crowds gathered. Multitudes were not fed and […]