SERIES: The Great Adventure: The Way
TITLE: The Way to Peace
Scripture: John 14:15-31
I. THE PROMISED LEGACY
Jesus is giving them 4 truths which quiet the heart:
1. Personal faith in a personal God bring (personal strength). [v.1]
2. While preparing a place for us, Christ is preparing us for that place. [v.2-4]
3. The (sovereign) hand of God is at work. [7-11]
4. Greater things occur when we pray in Jesus’ name, that the Father may be glorified. [12-14]
Two more thoughts from verses 16-20:
1. You are not alone; you have an (inward helper). [16-18]
2. Your life is (inseparably linked) to Christ Himself. [19-20]
“I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me.” [Gal.2:20]
II. THE PROMISED RESULTS
Primarily, peace in the NT has to do with a person’s standing (before God).
Peace is the antidote to (fear).
How do we get this peace? How do we overcome fear?
1. By (depending) on the person of the Holy Spirit. [25-26] “But the anointing that you received from him abides in you and you have no need that anyone should teach you. But as his anointing teaches you about everything, and is true, and is not lie-just as it has taught you, abide in Him.” I John 2:27
2. By claiming the (peace) of Jesus Christ. [27]
3. By accepting the (plan) for the future. [28-29]
4. By following the (pattern of obedience). [30-31]
Some practical suggestions if floundering and missing peace:
1) Acknowledge Jesus Christ and His Spirit as your source of power.
2) Begin your day with prayer and claim His peace.
3) Correct any habits of pessimism by spending time in the Word.
4) Devote yourself to obedience.
NEXT WEEK: Title: Radical Lifestyle
Text: Matthew 5:13-16; 6:1-4
