Jesus’ Words of Encouragement
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SUBJECT: Encouragement
TITLE: Jesus’ Words of Encouragement
PROPOSITION: Jesus encourages us by telling us about 1) A Place, 2) A Plan, 3) A Person, and 4) The Power of Prayer.
OBJECTIVE: The objective of this lesson is to share Jesus’ words of encouragement with us so that we may be encouraged as well.
INTRODUCTION:
1. Read: John 14:1-14
2. About the Text:
1) The disciples knew that Jesus was leaving them.
2) Jesus wanted to encourage them.
3) He does so in John 14-17.
3. Ref. to S, T, P, O, and A.
DISCUSSION: Jesus’ encourages us by telling us about . . .
I. A Place (John 14:1-3) – Heaven.
1. 2 Corinthians 4:16-5:5
2. 1 Thessalonians 4:15-18
3. Revelation 22:1-5
II. A Plan (John 14:4-6) – Jesus is the plan!
1. Acts 4:12 “Nor is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under….”
2. We must trust and obey Him.
3. Matthew 28:18-20
III. A Person (John 14:7-11) – The Father
1. Genesis 1:1
2. John 1:17
3. Galatians 3:26-4:7
IV. The Power of Prayer (John 14:12-14) – Prayer makes a difference.
1. 1 Thess.5:17
2. Phil.4:6-7 “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication . . . .”
CONCLUSION:
1. Jesus encourage us by telling us about . . .
1) A Place,
2) A Plan,
3) A Person, and
4) The Power of Prayer.
2. Invitation