John 14:25-15:11 

After Last Supper

Israel as a vine

Psalm 80:7-19  

Psalm 80 goes on to hint at this great messianic hope when it declares that in the face of Israel’s tragic, lamentable state, their hope is that God would “rest on the man at your right hand, the son of man you have raised up for yourself” (Psalm 80:17). Even the great kings of Israel who represented God’s “right hand” in the world failed. It would be great David’s greater Son, Jesus Christ, who would stand as God’s man at His right hand, the “son of man” who would represent all of humanity in the incarnation. He becomes God’s great victor who exercises God’s kingly rule in the world.1

Israel is the “son of man”; yet, it is Messiah who fulfils what Israel could not.

MacArthur NKJV Study Bible note: son of man. In this context, this phrase is primarily a reference to Israel. In a secondary sense, the “son of man” may allude to the Davidic dynasty and even extend to the Messiah, since he is so frequently called by that title in the NT.

Isaiah 5:1-7; Jeremiah 2:21; Hosea 10:1-2

Jesus as the genuine vine, accomplishes what Israel did not.

Exodus 19:5-6a; Hosea 11:1; Matthew 2:14-15

Vinedresser: geōrgos – “worker of the soil”

What does the pruning:  “the word which I have spoken to you”

John 15:4. Abide: to dwell, live in; literally to abide in a city or a house

The connectedness of the believer with Jesus

I in you  à relationship

Jesus abides in us when his words abide in us.

Fruit: external demonstration of the internal qualities and characteristics that define a person

Ephesians 5:8-9

Philippians 1:11. Filled with the fruit of righteousness

Gal 5:22-23. But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.

1. Dr. Timothy Tennent: Seeing Jesus in Psalm 80, Published Date: October 5, 2018

before acting, considers the consequences, anticipates potential needs, and prepares him or herself for what lies ahead. The result is managing one’s affairs well.

Genesis 41:33-46. Pharaoh selected Joseph not only because he interpreted his dream, but also because of his foresight to plan a course of action to maximize benefit and minimize suffering.

Proverbs 6:6-11. As opposed to the lazy person who rolls over in the bed and seeks another comfortable position to prolong sleep, the ant illustrates prudence by preparing food in the summer and gathering in the time of harvest.

Matthew 25:1-13. In the Parable of the Ten Virgins, Jesus teaches his disciples about the catastrophe that a lack of preparation can bring. The five foolish virgins ended up scrambling at the last minute and were locked out of the feast.

Sometimes, it’s not best to be prudent. Sometimes walking by faith requires spontaneity and improvisation. Even so, living prudently will best prepare you for the times when God calls you to step out of the norm and walk by the spirit.

John 14:1-6

My Father’s house:

Only one who had access into the Holy of Holies was the high priest, and that was only once a year.

Hebrews 6:19-20; Hebrews 10:19-22; Hebrews 4:14-16

Synoptic Gospels record the veil of the Temple is torn in two after Jesus’ death.

Isa 53:10-12

Revelation 3:12

John 1:29. “…Behold the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world.”

Jesus as the gate to sheepfold provides access to people of God.

Jesus as the way provides access to God.

2 Corinthians 6:16

Psalm 37:7a. “Be still before the LORD, and wait patiently for him…”

Psalm 40:1. “I waited patiently for the LORD; he inclined to me and heard my cry.”

Lamentations 3:26. “It is good that one should wait quietly for the salvation of the LORD.”

Romans 12:12. “Rejoice in hope; be patient in affliction; persevere in prayer.”

James 1:3. “For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow.”

Waiting on God is a necessary discipline that helps us grow in wisdom and endurance.

Galatians 5:22 NLT. “But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness”

Patience is a fruit of the spirit. Impatience – the opposite – can be a work of the flesh with severe consequences.

Hebrews 6:15. “Then Abraham waited patiently, and he received what God had promised.”

Other men in Scripture who waited patiently on God: Noah, Joseph, David, and Jesus

1 Samuel 10:8; 13:7-14. God instructed Saul to wait for the prophet Samuel to offer the burnt offering. Saul was impatient

When God is telling you to wait, just wait. The story of Saul demonstrates that when we rush ahead by our own devices, we may forfeit God’s blessing and regret it for years to come.

The only thing harder than waiting on God is wishing you had.

John 11:1-53

Lazarus < Elazar – “God is a help”

Bethany = House of Dates

Mary and Martha:  Luke 10:38-42

John 10:39.  Therefore they were seeking again to seize him, and he eluded their grasp.

John 13:36-38

11:19. “Jews” – the residents of Jerusalem and surrounding territory

11:23. “Rise again” – anistēmi, verb = “rise up”

11:24.   “Resurrection” – anastasis, noun = “a rising up”

11:23-26. Jesus said to her, “Your brother will rise up.  Martha said to him, “I know that he will rise up in the rising up on the last day.”  Jesus said to her, “I am the rising up and the life; he who believes in me will live even if he dies.  And everyone who lives and believes in me will no not die – unto the age. Do you believe this?

Old Testament references to resurrection:

Daniel 12:1-2; Hosea 13:14; Isaiah 25:8; Ezekiel 37; Psalm 16:8-10

Romans 1:1-4

Why was Jesus troubled:

Lazarus’ death

Wailing of the people

Unbelief of people

Thinking about what lay in store for himself

11:53-54

John 8:59. Therefore they picked up stones to throw at him, but Jesus hid himself and went out of the Temple.

John 10:39. Therefore they were seeking again to seize him, and he eluded their grasp.

Persistence—being determined to continue towards a goal despite difficulties, opposition, or setbacks

Attentiveness—being thorough and meticulous in accomplishing a task

Hard work—applying significant effort and time to achieve a goal

Commitment—being dedicated to a task or goal long term and not giving up or diminishing one’s resolve along the way

Diligence is an inherent component in living with God’s wisdom.

Proverbs 12:24; 13:4; 21:5

Jesus was a diligent person in various aspects of his life.

Mark 1:35. Jesus consistently devoted himself to prayer with his Father, God.

John 4:34; 5:30. Jesus was focused on accomplishing God’s will in his life.

Jesus also worked hard to teach people about the Kingdom of God. Even when the going got tough, Jesus never backed down or changed his course, all the way unto death on the cross.

Nehemiah was a leader who exemplified diligence in his oversite of the rebuilding of the wall of Jerusalem after the Israelite captivity in Babylon.

Nehemiah 4:6-23

We are to be diligent in life like our Lord and Savior, especially with regard to our trust in God.

2 Peter 1:5-7

Hebrews 11:6

God rewards those who diligently seek Him. Let’s be faithful followers of Jesus and seek God with diligence each day of our lives.The post Diligence first appeared on Living Hope.

John 9:35-41; John 10:1-18

John 9

Jesus, as he leaves the Temple area, tells the man born blind to go wash in the Pool of Siloam [Sent];

The man goes and is healed.

Pharisees get involved, question the man, are upset that healing took place on the sabbath.

Man is just grateful; Pharisees excommunicate him.

Jesus hears that the man is being condemned by the Pharisees and tracks him down.

Jesus confronts the Pharisees who gave man born blind a hard time.

10:1. Door = gate; fold = courtyard or corral; open air, walls of stone

“Thief” = kleptēs – implies stealth

10:6. “Figure of speech” – proverb, “a short symbolic narrative”

10:8. “All who came before me” is referring to false messiahs, false prophets, selfish leaders, etc.

10:11. Shepherd: poimēn  =  “one who tends to”

Used metaphorically of a person’s care for others

Ephesians 4:11

English word “pastor” derived from Latin: “pastor”

Ps 23:1-2

Ezekiel 34:1-4; Jeremiah 23:1-5; Ezekiel 34:23-24

John 10:11. “…the good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.”

John 10:15. “…I lay down my life for the sheep.”

John 10:17. “…I lay down my life.”

John 10:18. “…I lay it down….”

God is merciful in His character. He supremely demonstrated His mercy in what His Son did for humanity on the cross. As a result, we should show mercy to others. Still, we need wisdom to know when to show mercy and when not to.

Exo 34:6. God is merciful and gracious in His character. These attributes often occur together throughout the Old Testament. See 2 Chron 30:9; Neh 9:17, 31; Psalms 86:15; 103:8; 111:4; 112:4; 116:5; 145:8; Joel 2:13; Jon 4:2.

Rom 5:8; Eph 2:3-5. The cross supremely demonstrates God’s mercy through Christ’s example.

Luke 6:31-38; Mat 7:1-2. Jesus teaches us that we should show mercy to others rather than judgement. By the strictness with which we judge and condemn others, we will be judged as well.

1 Sam 2:12-17, 22-25, 28-35; 3:11-14. Showing mercy isn’t always the right course of action. When Eli found out his sons were committing terrible acts, he confronted them but did not ensure they stopped their deplorable behavior. In this case, Eli’s mercy resulted in catastrophe for his family and Israel.

James 2:13. Mercy triumphs over judgment. Victor Hugo illustrated the redemptive power of mercy in his novel, Les Misérables, in the bishop’s mercy shown to Jean Valjean.

John 7:1-15; 37-52

John 8:12-20; 9:1-7

John 7

Feast of Booths (Tabernacles) – Leviticus 23:39-43; Deuteronomy 16:13-17

Mark 3:21-22. Family thought Jesus had “lost his senses”.

7:15. Luke 2:46-47 Teachers were amazed at understanding of 12 year-old Jesus.

John 7:37. John 6:35b “He who believes in me will never [no not] thirst.”

7:39. Isaiah 32:15; 44:3; Ezekiel 11:19; 36:26-27, 39:29; Joel 2:28-29

7:40. THE prophet – Deuteronomy 18:15  “YHWH your God will raise you up a prophet … you shall listen to him.”

John 7:52. Jonah and possibly others came from Galilee.

John 7:53-8:11. Not contained in the earliest and best Greek manuscripts (MSS)

Some MSS place it after Luke 21:38.

John 8:12

Light – phos (photon)

2 Peter 1:19. And so we have the prophetic word made more sure, to which you do well to pay attention as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star arises in your hearts.

Morning star – phosphorus (light-bearer)

Follows = accompany (as a disciple)

“I am” – ego eimi,  pronoun ego denotes “I” is emphatic; occurs in all “I am” statements

Luke 2:28-32. A light of revelation to the Gentiles, and the glory of your people Israel

Isaiah 9:1-2. The people who walk in darkness will see a great light; those who live in a dark land, the light will shine on them.

Isaiah 42:1, 6-7. I will appoint You as a covenant to the people, as a light to the nations, to open blind eyes

Correspondence between “light” and “sight” and “darkness” and “blindness”

Isaiah 49:6. I will also make You a light of the nations so that My salvation may reach to the end of the earth

John 8:12-20

John 9:1-7

Six events recorded in the Gospels that the Pharisees considered that Jesus was breaking the Sabbath:

9:7

Pool of Siloam, south of the Temple, downhill, near convergence of Kidron and Hinnom valleys; about ¼ mile

“I am the Light of the World”

“I believe in Christianity as I believe that the sun has risen: not only because I see it, but because by it I see everything else.”  ― C.S. Lewis

Jesus is not only the source of our light, but through him we “see” everything else.

John 1:18. Jesus explains the Father

John 14:9. He who has seen me has seen the Father.

Isaiah 49:6b. “I will also make You a light of the nations so that My salvation may reach to the end of the earth.”

As demonstrated by how we cringe when we see someone disrespect another, God designed humans to crave and expect a certain amount of basic respect. As Christians we should live in a respectable way and show respect to others, even when they haven’t earned it. God calls us to be respectful.

1 Peter 2:17; Matthew 7:12 We all need respect. We need others to value us.

1 Samuel 24:1-22 What you do affects whether others will respect you. Saul gave in to jealousy and paranoia, while David showed respect which resulted in him receiving respect.