Unpack It
Jesus promises that the Advocate will do this for the disciples when He arrives. (John 14:26)
What is teaching them everything (or reminding them of everything He said)?
In John 14:6, Jesus says, "I am the way, and the ____, and the life."
What is truth?
"Let not your hearts be troubled; believe in God, believe also in ____." (John 14:1)
Who is me?
This disciple asks, "Lord, we do not know where you are going, so how can we know the way?" prompting Jesus to share the famous "I am the way" passage. (John 14:5)
Who is Thomas?
Jesus promises that whatever we ask the Father in this way, He will do it so the Father may be glorified.
What is in His name?
This is the specific "peace" that Jesus leaves with His disciples
What is His peace?
Jesus tells his disciples not to let their hearts be troubled, and to believe in God and in ...
What is Him (or "Me")?
"If you love me, you will keep my ____." (John 14:15)
What are my commandments?
This disciple boldly asks, "Lord, show us the Father, and that will be enough for us." (John 14:8)
Who is Philip?
Jesus says that if you love Him, you will keep these.
What are His commands (or teachings)?
Jesus tells the disciples to let Him go to the Father, noting that the Father is greater than...
What is He?
Jesus says he is going to prepare a place for us in His Father's house, which has many of these.
What are rooms (or mansions)?
The "Father's House" that Jesus goes to prepare refers primarily to this spiritual concept.
What is eternal life / heaven / dwelling with God?
Jesus distinguishes this disciple from Judas Iscariot when this apostle asks, "Lord, why is it that you will reveal yourself only to us and not to the world?" (John 14:22)
Who is Judas (not Iscariot, often identified as Thaddaeus or Jude)?
Jesus promises to ask the Father to give the disciples "another [Answer]" to be with them forever.
What is an Advocate (or Counselor/Helper)?
Jesus states that "the ruler of this world" is coming, but what claim does this ruler have on Jesus?
What is none (or "he has no hold over me")?
Jesus compares his relationship with his followers to this specific agricultural analogy in John 15, which begins with "I am..." (in the chapters leading up to the promise of the Holy Spirit).
What is the Vine (and the branches)?
According to John 14:12, Jesus says that whoever believes in Him will do these, and even "greater ones" than these.
What are works?
Jesus reveals that the Father will send this helper in His name to be with the disciples forever. (John 14:26)
Who is the Holy Spirit (or the Advocate/Counselor)?
The world cannot accept this entity because it neither sees Him nor knows Him.
Who is the Spirit of truth?
The overarching theme of John 14, often taught to young adults facing life transitions, is to rely on this rather than your own anxiety.
What is trusting in Jesus and His promises?
Complete this famous promise from John 14: "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled..."
What is "...and do not be afraid"?
How does Jesus define His love for His followers in John 14:23?
What is "The Father and I will make our home with them"?
He became the twelfth disciple, replacing Judas Iscariot.
What is Matthias?
Jesus promises that He will not leave the disciples as these, but will come to them.
What are orphans?