Lesson 4557

 (Lesson 4557)(07-25-24) John 14:22-27 

   “Judas saith unto him, not Iscariot, Lord, how is it that thou wilt manifest thyself unto us, and not unto the world? Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him. He that loveth me not keepeth not my sayings: and the word which ye hear is not mine, but the Father's which sent me. These things have I spoken unto you, being yet present with you. But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you. Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.” 

 

   In today’s lesson, Judas (a different Judas than the one who betrayed Him) asked Jesus why He intended to reveal Himself to the disciples but not to the world. Jesus answered that anyone who loves Him will keep His teachings, and His Father will love them. Together, they will come and make their home with them. Those who do not love Jesus will not keep His teachings. Jesus also promised that the “comforter”, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father would send in His name, would teach the disciples all things and remind them of everything He had said. Jesus left them with a heavenly peace and told them not to worry or be afraid. ~