John 14:1-3

John 14:1-3

1. We have a precious remedy against an old disease.
2. We have a very comforting account of heaven, the future home of God’s people.
3. We have a solid ground for expecting good things to come.

"Faith in the Lord Jesus is the only sure medicine for troubled hearts. To believe more thoroughly, trust more entirely, rest more unreservedly, lay hold more firmly, lean back more completely—this is the prescription which our Master urges on the attention of all His disciples."

"What we shall see and whom we shall see in heaven we cannot fully understand yet, while we are in the body. But one thing is certain: we will see Christ."

"Great is the blessedness of looking back to Christ coming the first time to suffer for us, but no less great is the comfort of looking forward to Christ coming the second time, to raise and reward His people."

Questions:

1. Jesus tells his disciples, who already showed much evidence in believing, to believe once again! Ryle points out that even weak faith in Jesus saves, but strong faith brings inward comfort, and so faith is the medicine for troubled hearts. What are things that trouble our hearts? What promises do we need to believe and apply to those troubles?
2. Jesus tells us some rich truths about heaven: that it is home to the Father and all who belong to Him, that it is the place of mansions, and many of them, and that it is the place where Christ dwells. Ryle encourages us that though we may not know much of what is there or who will be there in the end, we will certainly see Jesus. Do these truths excite our hearts and give us comfort? Why or why not?
3. Jesus declares that He is going to prepare a place for His people. Ryle encourages us with these good words, namely to firmly plant in our hearts that heaven is a prepared place for a prepared people, and that Christ will come to get us Himself. How often do we think about heaven? What can we do to think about it more?