Come From...And Returning To God

John 13:2-4 – The evening meal was in progress, and the devil had already prompted Judas, the son of Simon Iscariot, to betray Jesus. Jesus knew that the Father had put all things under his power, and that he had come from God and was returning to God; so he got up from the meal, took off his outer clothing, and wrapped a towel around his waist.

John 16:27 – No, the Father himself loves you because you have loved me and have believed that I came from God.

John 17:8 – For I gave them the words you gave me and they accepted them. They knew with certainty that I came from you, and they believed that you sent me.

Matthew 20:26-28 – Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be your slave—just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”

Application:

• ·         Christ explained why the disciples could come directly to the Father in prayer: They loved and trusted in Jesus, and in love God heard their requests in Jesus’ name.
• ·         Three things about the disciples are mentioned: (1) They accepted the teaching. (2) They knew with certainty Jesus’ divine origin. Acceptance of that revelation led them further into truth. (3) They believed.
• ·         Christ “gave Himself as a ransom for all people”. Salvation is offered to “all”, but only the “many” receive it.

All Scripture verses taken from NIV