Faith & Reason Nexus

His Example of Lowly Love

• John 13:15 – “For I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you.”
  • Jesus humbly washed His disciples’ feet, demonstrating His love and servant heart. He left His disciples the legacy of loving others through acts of service and humility.

1. His Promise of a Home
   • John 14:2-3 – “In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.”
     • Jesus promised His disciples a permanent home in heaven, preparing a place for them in His Father’s house. This assures believers of their eternal security and fellowship with Christ.
2. His Spirit as Their Comforter
   • John 14:16-18 – “And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you forever; even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you. I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you.”
     • Jesus promised to send the Holy Spirit to comfort, guide, and empower His disciples after His departure. The Holy Spirit would be a constant presence, dwelling within them.
3. His Peace to Keep Them from Fear
   • John 14:16-18 – (See above passage.)
     • Jesus’ gift of peace reassures His disciples, offering them tranquility amidst trials. His peace guards their hearts and minds, enabling them to overcome fear and anxiety.
4. His Joy to Remain with Them
   • John 15:11 – “These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full.”
     • Jesus’ desire for His disciples is that His joy would remain in them. His joy serves as a source of strength, filling believers with contentment and hope, regardless of circumstances.