Covenant Christian Reformed Church

Going Home (A Study of the Gospel of John; Jesus on Discipleship #6) John 14:1-3 A. How many people live as if the Christian Life is a retirement cruise? 1. If we sail unprepared, it’s in spite of God - not because of him 2. He has gone before us and offers to go with us B. In these verses, Jesus promises to prepare us a place in his Father’s house JESUS PROVIDES A PERSPECTIVE (14:1) A. One of Jesus’ hardest commands is “Let not your hearts be troubled” 1. There seem to be incredibly good reasons for Jesus’ disciples to be troubled 2. It is okay to have and learn from our troubles, but then we need to move on B. The antidote to a troubled “heart” is a trusting communion with the Father and his Son 1. Trust develops over time in community through relationships 2. Jesus invites his disciples to deepen their communion with the Father... C. John continues and notes reasons to foster and fortify our trust 1. Jesus “Dear little children” provided a note of divine affection (13:33) 2. Jesus’ “for now