The Upper Room: John 13:18-38 - Pastor Jason Foreman
Pastor Jason shares this message that centers on the Upper Room discourse found in John 13:18-38 (ESV). The foundational theme of the sermon is a powerful reminder of grace: Christ loves those who fail Him.
The message breaks down this profound truth by looking at the lives of two disciples:
- Judas: The narrative of Judas demonstrates that Christ will not withhold even the best from even the worst. This challenges listeners with a reflective question: "Are you receiving the morsel and not the love today?".
- Peter: Peter’s interaction with Jesus proves that Christ loves those who deny Him. The sermon explores how, like Peter, we are often tempted to deny Christ functionally in our daily lives. We are tempted to deny that Christ has called us to a life of truth, to a life of holiness, and to use our words for good. Furthermore, we are tempted to deny that He has entrusted us with kingdom resources and to deny that we are all saved by the same grace.
Ultimately, the sermon draws listeners to a concluding application: because Christ loves those who fail Him, our new command is to love this exact same way
The Upper Room Series:
- (00:00) - Start
- (01:37) - The Upper Room: John 13:18-38
- (05:35) - Christ Loves Those Who Fail Him
- (06:54) - Judas: Christ will not withhold even the best from even the worst
- (15:55) - Are you receiving the morsel and not the love today?
- (17:00) - Peter: Christ loves those who deny Him
- (23:55) - We are tempted to deny...
- (33:45) - Our new command is to love this exact same way
The Upper Room Series:
On the night before His crucifixion, Jesus spent His final hours not thinking of Himself, but of those He loved. He washed weary feet, comforted troubled hearts, promised the Holy Spirit, prepared His followers for suffering, prayed for their faith, and prayed even for us.
In this 12-week journey through John 13–17, we'll see the love of Christ displayed in remarkable ways, and discover how His love continues to shape and sustain His people today.
In this 12-week journey through John 13–17, we'll see the love of Christ displayed in remarkable ways, and discover how His love continues to shape and sustain His people today.
Pastor Jason Foreman preaches from the Prior Lake Campus.
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