I. Jesus Comforts His Disciples (14:1-4)
14:1 “Do not let your hearts be troubled.” The disciples had just heard some distressing news, the Lord would be leaving to another place. In the middle of the most troubling news there is only one thing to do: Believe.
14:2 “many rooms” The promise of heaven is not temporary; it is eternal. The rooms are our eternal dwellings.
14:3 “I will come back” The promise of Christ’s second coming (advent). Every year we celebrate Christ’s first coming (advent) on Christmas day. How can we be prepared for His second coming? Read Mark 13:32-36.

II. Jesus the Way to the Father (14:5-14)
14:5 Usually Peter is the first disciple to say something, but here we have Thomas asking a question. Were you the first one in the class to ask a question? Or, do you never ask any questions?
14:6 “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” We hear another “I am” saying from Jesus. Jesus is not just another way, but the way. Other religious leaders would say that they will point you toward the way, but Christ boldly proclaims I AM. Orthodox Christians believe that Jesus is the only means of salvation, that the other world religions will not save you. Remember, Biblical Christians are exclusivist (only Jesus saves). How can this be troubling to people of other faiths?
14:11 “Believe…that I am in the Father and the Father is in me” We have something to believe: the unity of the Godhead, one God in three persons. How close should our relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ be?
14:12 “greater things” The greater miracles will come after the Holy Spirit is sent to the disciples. What miracles are there in the book of Acts?
14:13 “in my name” This means more than adding “in the name of Jesus” at the end of your prayer. We should pray everything according to His will, from beginning to end. Are there then some prayers that Jesus will not answer? What prayers are not according to His will?

III. Jesus Promises the Holy Spirit (14:15-31)
14:15 “If you love me, keep my commands.” Love and obedience go together just like faith and works. Read James 2:14-26.
14:16 “another advocate” We begin to hear about the coming Holy Spirit. Jesus will further give instructions about the Holy Spirit in the next two chapters.
14:17 the Spirit of truth” God the Father and God the Son are both truth. The Holy Spirit, as the third person of the Trinity, is also about truth. Our God is three times true, as He is also three times holy (Isaiah 6:3). What about the church? Can the world say that we are the people of truth?
14:19-20 “on that day” Christ is looking ahead to the resurrection. Because He lives, we also shall live. What do we confess in the Apostles’ Creed about the resurrection (His and ours)?
14:26 “will teach you all things and will remind you of everything…” The Holy Spirit would touch the disciples’ minds as well as their hearts and spirits. This is very important for the task of writing the New Testament. We also have the promise of the Holy Spirit as our teacher (1 John 2:20-27). How can the Holy Spirit help us in our studies?
14:27 “Peace I leave with you…” Later, when the disciples are behind locked doors for fear, Christ will stand among them and proclaim His peace (John 20:19). When do you need His peace the most?
14:30 “the prince of this world” Satan has a hold on the people of this world because of sin. However, Satan had “no hold on” Christ because Christ was without sin (Hebrews 4:15).
14:31 “exactly what my Father has commanded me.” Christ was one with the Father also because of His obedience. Read Hebrews 5:7-10. What kind of grade would you give yourself for obeying God?