Judas' Question

Bill Bryan teaches on Jesus' response to Judas (not Iscariot) regarding obedience and love toward God.

Introduction

• Discussion of the Upper Room discourse and the questions asked by the disciples
• Key Disciples and Their Questions:
  • Peter: "Lord, where are you going?"
  • Thomas: "How do we know the way?"
  • Philip: "Show us the Father"

Main Discussion

• Judas' Question:
  • Judas (not Iscariot) asking why Jesus would disclose Himself only to the disciples and not to the world
  • Explanation of Judas' expectations of a visible, earthly kingdom
• Jesus' Response:
  • Jesus emphasizes a spiritual kingdom rather than an earthly one
  • The concept of abiding: Jesus and the Father making their abode with those who love Him
  • Connection between heavenly dwelling and earthly abiding

The Indwelling of the Holy Spirit

• Role of the Holy Spirit:
  • The Holy Spirit as the Paraclete (Helper or Comforter)
  • The Holy Spirit's work in teaching and reminding believers of Jesus' teachings
• Importance of the Holy Spirit:
  • The Spirit’s role in the life of a believer
  • Teaching new truths and reinforcing previously learned truths
  • The Spirit's role in the inspiration of the Scriptures and in the daily life of believers

Christ's Peace

• Introduction to Christ's Peace:
  • Christ offers a peace different from what the world gives
  • The peace is internal and not dependent on external circumstances
• Illustrations of Peace:
  • Examples from Scripture: Peter in prison, Stephen facing martyrdom, Paul, and Silas singing in jail
  • Story of an art contest where peace was depicted as a bird resting in a stormy environment

Conclusion

• Application of Peace:
  • Encouragement to embrace the peace of Christ in daily life, regardless of external turmoil
  • A reminder of the significance of Christ's peace in the midst of challenges
• Final Exhortation:
  • Reflection on the peace Christ offers and a call to rely on that peace in all circumstances

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