There is an enemy that we face in this world and he has some authority. He tempted Jesus and Jesus answered, “It is written” and the devil left him alone. Peter is going to be tempted, and it seems he will fall away some distance, but his faith will hold. And, he will turn back to God and he will be stronger for it.Now, Jesus says, “A new covenant I give you …” We have heard the word love before, but Jesus demonstrates love in a new way.
Peter’s Denial
Satan has Demanded, But I Have Prayed
Luke 22:31–38
Because Jesus says, “when once you have turned back” in Luke 22:32, it is clear that Peter will succumb in some way to Satan’s demand. But, because Jesus has prayed for Peter, Peter’s fail will not fail. Peter will turn back. Peter will fulfill, not only his own calling, but will be a strength to his brothers.
A New Commandment I Give You
John 13:31–38
Jesus has been teaching them for three years. No one has been closer to Jesus. No one has heard Jesus expound on the parables than these apostles. They have heard the two great commandments, Love God and Love your neighbor as yourself. And now, as one of his last words to them, Jesus says in
John 13:34–35 (LEB) “A new commandment I give to you: that you love one another—just as I have loved you, that you also love one another. 35 By this everyone will know that you are my disciples—if you have love for one another.”
He says to them, “love one another-just as I have loved you”. But how is that different than the way they were operating? “He loved his disciples selflessly”, sacrificially, understandingly, forgivingly1.
It wasn’t just that he accepted them or that he comforted them. This love isn’t just empathy, and it isn’t just forgiving you so you can be all you can be. It is much stronger than that because his love is in faith, believing you can become more than you have ever been.
Jesus Comforts His Disciples
Do Not Let Your Hearts Be Troubled
John 14:1–14
Jesus offers two statements to encourage his disciples. In John 14:2 “I am going away to prepare a place for you”. Which is to say, that we have a secure future, and it will be a good one. The second statement is in John 14:12-14 that “the works that I am doing he will do also, and he will do greater works”. Then he says in
John 14:13–14 (LEB) And whatever you ask in my name, I will do this, in order that the Father may be glorified in the Son. 14 If you ask me anything in my name, I will do it.
My Peace I Give To You
John 14:15–31
Study Verses
- Luke 22:31–38 Satan has Demanded, But I Have Prayed
- John 13:31–38 A New Commandment I Give You
- John 14:1–14 Do Not Let Your Hearts Be Troubled
Today’s Reading
- Luke 22:31-38
- John 13:31-38
- John 14:1-31
The Life and Ministry of Jesus Christ – The Gospels
This series follows the order of readings from the Tyndale One Year Chronological Bible. Covering these events chronologically as they happened, gives a much different context and helps us understand the move of God as He is introducing the Saviour, the Light of the world, Jesus Christ. This series begins with Return To Me And I Will Return To You at the end of Malachi and introduces the “Witnesses” writing the Gospels.
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References
- 1. Barclay, W. (2001). The Gospel of John (Vol. 2, p. 174). Louisville, KY: Edinburgh.