Farewell Discourse:

1
Farewell DiscourseBefore I Go

• John 13-16

2
Jesus Ministry to His Disciples

• This section of Johns gospel focuses on Jesus
  private time with his disciples before his
  departure. His public ministry is over.
• Jesus wants his disciples to know some key
  thoughts before He leaves them. The first of
  these are found in the washing of the disciples
  feet (John 13).
• Serve and love one another. (vv. 12-15, 33-34)
• Washing their feet highlights the effect of the
  cross Jesus actions will cleanse them.

3
What About Judas?

• Throughout this scene, Jesus does everything to
  reach out to him.
• Jesus washes Judas feet seated Judas in the
  place of honor, next to Jesus.
• Gave him the first piece of bread, an honor
  bestowed upon a guest at the feast (1326).
• Satan entered JudasJudas gave himself to his
  temptation he knew now was the time.
• Judas left into the night (1330)

4
Preparing a Place (141-2)

• Jesus announced his departure and that the
  disciples could not go with Him (1333-38).
• Jesus seeks to comfort his disciples before He
  leaves them 7 key statements
• 1. Dont be troubledit will be okay.
• 2. Im going to prepare a place for you in the
  Fathers House
• 3. I will return for you later.
• 4. You will be with me.

5
The Coming of the Spirit

• 5. I am going to send the Spirit to be with you
  (1415-24).
• The Spirit is known here as the Comforter. This
  term is known as the Paraclete.
• It means to call to ones side it is a legal
  term. It can be translated as advocate,
  helper, counselor.
• The Spirit will be in them (v. 17). Jesus has
  been with them, but the Spirit will live in them.

6
Remain in the Vine (John 15)

• 6. In addition to the things Jesus has already
  told them, he wants them to live in Him.
• I AM the True VineJesus claims to be that
  which all else depends for life.
• If the branches remain in the vine, they will
  bear fruithave qualities of God in their lives.
• A. Stay in the word (v. 7).
• B. Pray (v. 7).
• C. Remain in love (v. 9).

7
Peace in This World (1633)

• The farewell discourse is intended to do two
  things comfort and strengthen the disciples.
• Through the troubles the world brings, Jesus
  promises us we can have peace in Him.
• See again 1427
• 7. Peace I leave with you my peace I give you.
  I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not
  let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.