Jesus is about to leave his disciples. This was unthinkable for them. But in the culmination of the conversation in that Upper Room, he explains how everything that’s about to happen is for their benefit—and ours.

A fruitful life starts with a faithful connection. This week, we dive further into Jesus’ words to his disciples in that upper room. He calls them, and us, to remain in him and bear lasting fruit. What does this look like?

Jesus knows his disciples’ world is about to fall apart. Rather than give them a plan of action, he gives them (and us) something better to hold onto: assurance of who he is, and that he will be with them always.

Jesus’ entry to Jerusalem was indeed triumphal, but not in the political way the crowds wanted or expected. His actions over the coming days would reveal what true greatness looks like—and they set several patterns for us to follow today.