In a tense moment, Jesus reassures his disciples, who will soon falter in their faith, that love and obedience are about maintaining a relationship rather than achieving flawless compliance. He promises not to abandon them, emphasizing that their connection endures despite imperfections. This promise shapes how we relate to each other in love.
John 14:15-21 – 6th Sunday of Easter (May 14th, 2023)
This week we continue our trek through the Farwell Discourse and much of the context is the same as last week. We continue to hear this promise of Jesus’ abiding connection with God, and we hear the promise of our abiding connection through the gift of the Holy Spirit who will be with us forever. Rather than belabor additional contextual points, I’ll jump into preaching possibilities that I’m seeing.
Micah Krey 