Actually, I was able to use (in the video class) most of my study material for this Text.
But I am especially intrigued by one thing Jesu said, verse 30, its last half. “For the prince of this world cometh, and hath nothing in me.” The devil had “nothing” in Jesus! There was no “foothold” in our Lord that the devil could exploit!
There was some sort of moral weakness in Adam, in David, in Peter, and certainly in you and me! BUT NOT IN JESUS! Our Saviour “was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.” Hebrews 4:15
I’ve said this a hundred times or more. WHAT A SAVIOUR!
I omitted using this quote I recently gleaned, a word about the Peace Jesus gives us. “A Peace the smiles of the world cannot bestow, nor the frowns of the world take away!”
Love is becoming mature when it allows its loved one liberty to pursue things pursuant to his (or her) own interest! The disciples were not there yet, not to that level!
Jesus: “If ye loved me, ye would rejoice, because I said, I go unto the Father.” His men were grieving at His upcoming departure, really.
But real love, sacrificial love (agape love) …
“Seeketh not her own.” Is not self-absorbed! Quoting 1 Corinthians 13:5, King James Version.
The Cross of Calvary in one word, “OBEDIENCE!” Jesus perfectly doing His Father’s Will!
Now why not watch the entire class?
— Dr. Mike Bagwell
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