14:1 - Simple, beautiful words...Jesus has everything under control.
14:6 - I don't think this is only a reference to getting into heaven, although Jesus is definitely the only way to get there...I think it is deeper than that. Even in this life, you don't get to enter into the presence of God...you don't get to connect with the creator that you have been made to worship and be in community with, unless you come through Jesus Christ.
14:12 - How could we possibly do more than Jesus did? Well, you're never going to be able to top given your perfect life to offer forgiveness to every human who has ever existed...sorry. BUT, since Jesus is not a liar, what does he mean? Maybe he means that a whole bunch of people a.k.a. "the disciples" can do a lot more healing and sharing of the gospel and taking the message of Jesus into all the world, than he can all by himself (his human side anyway) in one-on-one conversations. Just a guess.
14:15 - Pretty cut and dry...loving Jesus - following his commands.
14:23 - It is really comforting to know that we are not alone as followers of Jesus. We have a helper to teach us and to hold us accountable. That's pretty cool, huh?
14:27 - Peace...incredible peace...it has been a a rough day at work and this is what I have been praying for - peace. Jesus says this is not a peace like the world offers up. The world makes peace through war (weird, huh?), through dominating the chaotic elements of a conflict. Jesus made peace by selflessly sacrificing his life for ours. |That is a peace that is different...a peace centered on indescribable love. Very cool.
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