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John 14:23-29
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Holy Cross Lutheran Church of Commack, NY
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• Reading the Text:
  • NRSV (with link to Anglicized NRSV) at Oremus Bible Browser.
  • Greek Interlinear Bible, ScrTR, ScrTR t, Strong, Parsing, CGTS, CGES id, AV.
  • The Bible Gateway: NRSV, RSV, NIV, NASB, CEV, The Message, KJV, etc.
  • The Blue Letter Bible. KJV, alternate versions, Greek text with concordance, commentaries.
  • The World Wide Study Bible includes commentary & sermons.
• Historical References, Commentary and Comparative Texts:
  • The Five Gospels Parallels, John W. Marshall, University of Toronto.
  • "Spirit Under Trial," The Jesus Database, an online annotated inventory of the traditions concerning the life and teachings of Jesus. Dr. Gregory C. Jenks, FaithFutures Foundation.
  • Chapter IX, The Epistle of Ignatius to the Ephesians, Ignatius of Antioch (c. 110). (Longer version only - 4th cent interpolation.) 
  • XLVI.3-9; Tatian's Diatessaron (c. 150-160). 
  • II.XXVIII.7, Adversus Haereses, Irenaeus of Lyons. (c. 180) 
  • Chapter XXVIII, The Prescription of Heretics, Tertullian (c. 200)
  • Chapter I, On The Veiling of Virgins, Tertullian (c. 205) 
  • II.8, To His Wife, Tertullian (c. 206) 
  • Chapter VIII, Chapter XIV, Chapter XXIV, Against Praxeas,  Tertullian (c. 213) 
  • I.I.2, I.III.4, First Principles (De Principiis), Origen. (c.225) 
  • VI.1, Philocalia [anthology of Origen prepared by St. Basil and St. Gregory Nazianzen], Origen. (c.230) 
  • VIII.XIV, VIII.XVIII, Against Celsus, Origen. (c.246) 
  • On the Unity of the Church, Cyprian of Carthage (c. 250) 
  • From Augustine's Tractates on John: Tractate 76 (14:22-24); Tractate 77 (14:25-27); Tractate 78 (14:27, 28); Tractate 79 (14:29-31).
  • Sermon for Pentecost Sunday, John 14:23-31, Martin Luther, c. 1525.
  • From the Geneva Notes.
    • "All true comfort and peace comes to us by Christ alone."
  • From Matthew Henry's Commentary.
    • "Peace is put for all good, and Christ has left us all that is really and truly good, all the promised good; peace of mind from our justification before God."
  • From Wesley's Notes.
    • "Lord, evermore give us this peace! How serenely may we pass through the most turbulent scenes of life, when all is quiet and harmonious within! Thou hast made peace through the blood of thy cross. May we give all diligence to preserve the inestimable gift inviolate, till it issue in everlasting peace!"
  • "The Comforter," John 14:26, Charles H. Spurgeon, 1855.
  • From the Commentary on the Whole Bible (Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, 1871).
    • "Many a legacy is "left" that is never "given" to the legatee, many a gift destined that never reaches its proper object. But Christ is the Executor of His own Testament; the peace He "leaves" He "gives"; Thus all is secure."
  • From The People's New Testament, B.W. Johnson, 1891.
    • "Their desire that he should not go away was due, in part at least, to selfish motives."
• Contemporary Commentary, Studies, and Exegesis:
  • Commentary, John 14:23-29, Osvaldo Vena, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2019.
    • "...it is love that unlocks the secret of Jesus’ presence in the post-resurrection era."
  • "Keep My Words," Karoline Lewis, Dear Working Preacher, 2019.
    • "Jesus reminds us that his words are more often than not heard for the truth they tell when they are spoken from those places that have a peripheral perspective."
  • Commentary, John 14:23-29, Elisabeth Johnson, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2016.
    • "This passage is part of Jesus' farewell discourse to his disciples on the night before his death, a discourse punctuated by the anxious questions of his disciples about his impending departure."
  • "Peace the World Cannot Give," David Lose, ...in the meantime, 2016.
    • "Jesus gives us peace in a way that no other can. Perhaps this week we will receive it anew and share it with all those we encounter in the sanctuary and beyond."
  • Commentary, John 14:23-29 | Ryan Quanstrom | Pastor, Clyde Park Church of the Nazarene | A Plain Account, 2016.
    • "We should not be surprised that Jesus does not give Judas a straight answer. Instead what we read is essentially a summary of the previous passages."
  • The Center for Excellence in Preaching, resources from Calvin Theological Seminary: Comments & Observations, Textual Points, Illustration Ideas, 2016.
  • "Don't Be Afraid," Debra Dean Murphy, Ekklesia Project, 2016.
  • "Keeping Our Word," Alan Brehm, The Waking Dreamer, 2016.
    • "Jesus said that if we love him, we'll follow his teachings, his way of life, his example, simply because the love we have for him compels us to do so."
  • "The Helper," Glenn Monson, Law & Gospel Everywhere, 2016.
  • Commentary, John 14:23-29, Karyn Wiseman, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2013.
    • "When Jesus departs from his disciples, there will be significant changes and this text makes a promise that despite this fact the disciples will not be left alone."
  • "Home Alone?" Alyce M McKenzie, Edgy Exegesis, 2013.
    • "This verse from the Gospel of John describes how we are to prepare our homes to host a guest who is going to take up residence within our lives: Jesus, in relationship with the Spirit and the Father."
  • "Commands and Promises," David Lose, Dear Working Preacher, 2013.
  • "Stealth Insight and a Special Place," D Mark Davis, Left Behind and Loving It, 2013.
    • "Pay close attention to the etymology of the verb ???????? (which I snagged from greattreasures.org). If the prefix ?? implies “stealth,” then this disclosure of the paraclete to the one who loves Jesus and keeps his word is an unseen, perhaps even uncanny, remembrance of Jesus’ teaching."
  • Jesus' Gift of Peace, Dr. Janet H. Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2013.
    • "It seems to me that simply opening our eyes to how God is working among us and through us might just be a way to experience something of the peace Jesus offers now. What do you think?"
  • "Being Judas," Andrew Prior, First Impressions, 2013.
  • Comentario del San Juan 14:8-17 [25-27], Nancy Elizabeth Bedford, Working Preacher, 2013.
  • Commentary, John 14:23-29, Mary Hinkle Shore, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2010.
    • "In the last evening he spends with the disciples before his death, Jesus tries to show them two elements of reality that are difficult to hold together: he is going away, yet he will not leave them orphaned."
  • Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
  • "First Thoughts on Year C Gospel Passages in the Lectionary," Easter 6, William Loader, Murdoch University, Uniting Church in Australia.
    • "John must have been aware that the impending depression which would strike the disciples for ?a little while? between Good Friday and Easter morning would strike their successors often."
  • Exegetical Notes by Brian Stoffregen at CrossMarks Christian Resources.
    • "Whenever I see the word "peace" (eirene), I think that it needs to be interpreted first in a communal aspect -- the way people get along with one another, rather than in an individual sense of inner tranquility. However, the inner sense might be implied in this verse which goes on with the command, "Do not let your hearts be troubled." So it may have a sense of the inner feelings (of the community) in this verse."
  • "Peace for Troubled Times," David Lose, WorkingPreacher, 2010.
    • "I suspect, on the whole, that there are probably two view of the religious life. Both acknowledge that this world we share is full of tumults and challenges, of sometimes seismic ups and downs. One view of the life of faith assumes that when you come to faith, things settle down, stop shaking, and make suddenly sense. The other view of faith, however, doesn't promise an end to the tremors but enables you to keep your footing amid them."
  • Lectionary Blogging, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2010.
    • "Taking the two strands--the secular use and Hebrew use--we arrive at a definition for parakletos that combines the concepts of help and comfort."
  • Laterally Luke, by Brian McGowan, Anglican priest in Western Australia.
  • The Presence of the Paraclete, Easter to Trinity with the Gospel of John: Bearing Witness to the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, Paul S. Berge, Word & World Texts in Context, Luther Northwestern Theological Seminary, 1995.
    • "We go in the peace of the empowering word of the Son as he goes to the Father, and we go in the empowering work of the Paraclete, the one who is called to walk beside us."
  • Sixth Sunday of Easter, The Church in Mission: Gospel Texts for the Sundays of Easter (Series C), Duane A. Olson, Word & World Texts in Context, Luther Northwestern Theological Seminary, 1995.
    • "We are made to participate in the divine life by the One who has given us peace, has sent the Spirit, the counselor, and who will bring us into that dwelling."
  • Kairos CoMotion Lectionary Discussion, John 14:23-29, Wesley White. "A place of conversation regarding Progressive Christianity."
  • "The Holy Spirit Will Teach You Everything," Rev. Bryan Findlayson, Lectionary Bible Studies and Sermons, Pumpkin Cottage Ministry Resources. Includes detailed textual notes.
  • Lectionary Commentary and Preaching Paths (Easter C6), by Dennis Bratcher, at The Christian Resource Institute.
    • "A Preaching Path closer to the setting of the passage in John?s Gospel and in the Johannine community would lead to hearing the passage from the perspective of the needs of the church."
  • "Facing the Future: A Prescription for Peace (John 14)," by Robert Deffinbaugh at the Biblical Studies Foundation.
    • "The outcome of Jesus? words should be faith, the corrective to fear. Since the Lord Jesus has promised peace, they need not face the future with timidity and trepidation (verse 27)."
  • "The Theological Message of John 14:15-31," Greg Herrick, Biblical Studies Foundation.
    • "Jesus has confidence in God's plan and power (13:3) and knows that God is in control."
• Recommended articles from ATLAS, an online collection of religion and theology journals, are linked below. ATLAS Access options are available for academic institutions, alumni of selected theological schools, and clergy/church offices. Annotated list of "starting place" articles at ATLAS for this week's texts (includes direct links).
  • Bammel, Ernst, "The Farewell Discourse of the Evangelist John and Its Jewish Heritage," Tyndale Bulletin, 1993.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Beasley- Murray, George R., "John 13-17: The Community of True Life," Review & Expositor, 1988.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Berge, Paul S., "Easter to Trinity with the Gospel of John: Bearing Witness to Father, Son and Holy Spirit," Word & World, 1998.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Cowan, Christopher, "The Father and Son in the Fourth Gospel: Johannine Subordination Revisited," Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society, 2006.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Domeris, "The Paraclete as an Ideological Construct: A Study in the Farewell Discourses," Journal of Theology for Southern Africa, 1989.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Guthrie, Suzanne, "The Turn in the Path," The Christian Century, 2001.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Hesselink, I. John, "Expository Article: John 14:23-29," Interpretation, 1989.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Jeske, Richard L., "Expository Article: John 14:27 and 16:33," Interpretation, 1984.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Jones, L. Gregory, "Taking Time for the Spirit," The Christian Century, 1992.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Kelly, Caroline M., "I Am Still With You," sermon, Journal for Preachers, 2002.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Lacomara, Aelred, "Deuteronomy and the Farewell Discourse (John 13:31 - 16:33)," Catholic Biblical Quarterly, 1974.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Olson, Duane A., "The Church in Mission: Gospel Texts for the Sundays after Easter (Series C)," Word & World, 1995.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Segovia, Fernando F., "The Structure, Tendenz, and Sitz im Leben of John 13:31-14:31," Journal of Biblical Literature, 1985.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Somerville, James G., "Who Will Take Care of Us?" The Christian Century, 1998.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Stagg, Frank, "The Farewell Discourses," Review & Expositor, 1965.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Welker, Michael, "The Holy Spirit," Theology Today, 1989.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Woll, D. Bruce, "The Departure of 'The Way': The First Farewell Discourse in the Gospel of John," Journal of Biblical Literature, 1980.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
• Sermons:
  • "The Courage of Easter People," Lindsay Popper, Day 1, 2016.
  • "Taking Care of the Moment," Easter VI (Rogate), 16 May 2004, David Zersen, Goettinger Predigten: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors.
  • "God's Spirit: Enabling US to Be Who We Are," the Rev. Dr. Isaiah Jones, Day 1, 2001.
  • "The Father Is Still Living In Me," Pastor Edward F. Markquart, Grace Lutheran Church, Seattle, Washington.
  • Father Andrew M. Greeley, "Priest, Author, Sociologist," Commentary and Homily:
    • Easter 6, 2010
    • Easter 6, 2008
    • Easter 6, 2007
    • Easter 6, 2005
    • Easter 6, 2004
    • Easter 6, 2001
    • Easter 6, 1999
    • Easter 6, 1999 (Dr. Mary G. Durkin, alternate story for Mother's Day)
• With Children:
  • Worshiping with Children, Easter 6C, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2016.
  • Storypath, Connecting Children's Literature with our Faith Story, Union Presbyterian Seminary, 2016.
  • "Jesus Promises to Send the Holy Spirit," Sunday School Lessons: Family Bible Study, art projects, music, stories, etc.
  • Crossword on John 13 & 14, Don Crownover's Bible Puzzles.
• Drama:
• Graphics & Bulletin Materials:
  • Clip Art Images: John 14:23-29, John 14:23-29 #2, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
  • John 14:23-29 at Cerezo Barredo's weekly gospel illustration. Liberation emphasis.
• Hymns and Music:
  • Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information.
  • Contemporary/Praise Song suggestions, Together to Celebrate, David MacGregor.
  • Hymns with Scripture Allusions: John 14:23, 26, 27. The Cyber Hymnal.
• Fine Arts Images Linked at The Text This Week's Art Index:
• Movies scenes with the following themes, listed at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance:
  • Peace
• Study Pages for Parallel Passages
• Study Links and Resources for the Book of John

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