Jesus then takes the time to explain the necessity of His death.

Jesus defeated death, as He said He would.

Jesus prayed that you would be with Him and see His glory in heaven.

Unity is an important factor as Jesus looks forward to future generations of believers.

They had been “set apart” by Jesus to carry on His ministry of reconciliation in the world.

Jesus’ disciples must be united in their mission and move forward with God’s protection.

Jesus prays with His disciples before entering the Garden of Gethsemane.

What does it mean to “love” God above all else?

This account causes us to examine our own motives and reasons for why we do what we do for God.

God is getting ready to judge the Jewish nation and turn over His mission to a new people.

From this passage of Scripture, what should true religion look like?

The confrontation between Jesus and the Jewish leaders must come to a head.

He will return to the Father, but He will send the Holy Spirit to indwell them and continue His work in their lives.

“My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you.”

Jesus is the only way to the Father. He is the embodiment of all truth.

Jesus instructs His disciples to love one another as He loved them.

As Jesus earthly life is drawing to a close, He takes the time to model servant leadership to His disciples.

How do you show your love for Jesus?