He's Coming!
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Introduction
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“Do not let your heart be troubled; believe in God, believe also in Me.
“In My Father’s house are many dwelling places; if it were not so, I would have told you; for I go to prepare a place for you.
“If I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself, that where I am, there you may be also.
“And you know the way where I am going.”
Thomas *said to Him, “Lord, we do not know where You are going, how do we know the way?”
Jesus *said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but through Me.
Why?
Why?
“Do not let your heart be troubled; believe in God, believe also in Me.
Because they were troubled.
Because they were troubled.
they were trouble because Jesus was leaving them, and they could not go where he was going.
What?
What?
“In My Father’s house are many dwelling places; if it were not so, I would have told you; for I go to prepare a place for you.
Where?
Where?
“If I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself, that where I am, there you may be also.
When?
When?
“If I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself, that where I am, there you may be also.
Way?
Way?
“And you know the way where I am going.”
Thomas *said to Him, “Lord, we do not know where You are going, how do we know the way?”
Jesus *said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but through Me.
Introduction
Introduction
Revelation 21:3–4
3 And I heard a loud voice from the throne, saying, “Behold, the tabernacle of God is among men, and He will dwell among them, and they shall be His people, and God Himself will be among them,
4 and He will wipe away every tear from their eyes; and there will no longer be any death; there will no longer be any mourning, or crying, or pain; the first things have passed away.”
Genesis 3:8 = God walking.
From the beginning, it would appear that it has been God's intention to be with people He created.
Adam, apparently, was familiar with the sound of God walking in the garden.
Since it was an audible sound, there is no need to make this event a spiritual one.God physically walked.
God took up space and time and was subject to gravity in order to make sound.
This is not sacrilege.
This is what the Bible says.
In reality, the fall was an inhibition of God's freedom to "walk" with His people in this manner.
There are other times of "walking.
"Enoch "walked" with God (Genesis 5:22).
Noah was said to have "walked" with God (Genesis 6:9).
"going down" to look at the tower of Babel (Genesis 11:5).
"going down" to see Sodom and Gomorrah (Genesis 18:21, 33).
Abraham was commanded to "walk" before God blamelessly (Genesis 17:1; and he did-Genesis 24:40).
God walked in the midst of the camp of Israel (Deuteronomy 23:14).
Genesis 48:1515 He (Jacob) blessed Joseph, and said,
“The God before whom my fathers Abraham and Isaac walked,
The God who has been my shepherd all my life to this day,
Micah 6:8
8 He has told you, O man, what is good;
And what does the Lord require of you
But to do justice, to love kindness,
And to walk humbly with your God?
Malachi 2:4–7
4 “Then you will know that I have sent this commandment to you, that My covenant may continue with Levi,” says the Lord of hosts.
5 “My covenant with him was one of life and peace, and I gave them to him as an object of reverence; so he revered Me and stood in awe of My name.
6 “True instruction was in his mouth and unrighteousness was not found on his lips; he walked with Me in peace and uprightness, and he turned many back from iniquity.
7 “For the lips of a priest should preserve knowledge, and men should seek instruction from his mouth; for he is the messenger of the Lord of hosts.
And, in the NT, the idea of "walking" is even more profuse and intimate.
And, in the NT, the idea of "walking" is even more profuse and intimate.
Ephesians 4:1–2
Ephesians 4:1–2
1 Therefore I, the prisoner of the Lord, implore you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling with which you have been called,
2 with all humility and gentleness, with patience, showing tolerance for one another in love,
1 Thessalonians 2:10–12
10 You are witnesses, and so is God, how devoutly and uprightly and blamelessly we behaved toward you believers;
11 just as you know how we were exhorting and encouraging and imploring each one of you as a father would his own children,
12 so that you would walk in a manner worthy of the God who calls you into His own kingdom and glory.
1 Therefore I, the prisoner of the Lord, implore you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling with which you have been called,
2 with all humility and gentleness, with patience, showing tolerance for one another in love,
1 Thessalonians 2:10–12
10 You are witnesses, and so is God, how devoutly and uprightly and blamelessly we behaved toward you believers;
11 just as you know how we were exhorting and encouraging and imploring each one of you as a father would his own children,
12 so that you would walk in a manner worthy of the God who calls you into His own kingdom and glory.
The point is this: God is not a God a far off, but He is near…near to His people, if they are holy and walk blamelessly before Him.
The point is this: God is not a God a far off, but He is near…near to His people, if they are holy and walk blamelessly before Him.
2 Corinthians 6:14-7:1
2 Corinthians 6:14-7:1
This is testified of in the OT:Ex 29:45; Lev 26:12; Jer 31:1; Ezek 37:27
This is testified of in the OT:Ex 29:45; Lev 26:12; Jer 31:1; Ezek 37:27
The most profuse and powerful "walking" among men that God ever did was in Jesus Christ:
The most profuse and powerful "walking" among men that God ever did was in Jesus Christ:
John 1:17
John 1:17
John 2:11
11 This beginning of His signs Jesus did in Cana of Galilee, and manifested His glory, and His disciples believed in Him.
This walking took walking among men to an all-new level when He actually became one of them.
John 2:11
11 This beginning of His signs Jesus did in Cana of Galilee, and manifested His glory, and His disciples believed in Him.
This walking took walking among men to an all-new level when He actually became one of them.
What you need to understand is: God wishes to be intimate with His people.
What you need to understand is: God wishes to be intimate with His people.
God cannot be intimate with those in unrepentant sin.
God cannot be intimate with those in unrepentant sin.
God can only "walk" with the blameless.
God can only "walk" with the blameless.
Now, What does this have to do with John 14:2-3?
Everything!
Everything!
Let's consider the tabernacle/temple in order to understand what Jesus meant when He spoke of the Father's house etc…
Let's consider the tabernacle/temple in order to understand what Jesus meant when He spoke of the Father's house etc…
The point of today's message is this:
The point of today's message is this:
God's original design was that His children be in His house forever.
God's original design was that His children be in His house forever.
That plan will come about.
That plan will come about.
It cannot be damaged in any way.
It cannot be damaged in any way.
To be in the house of God is to see Him.
To be in the house of God is to see Him.
To see Him is the very point of all existence.
The House of God
To see Him is the very point of all existence.
The House of God
John 14:2-3
2 “In My Father’s house are many dwelling places; if it were not so, I would have told you; for I go to prepare a place for you.
3 “If I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself, that where I am, there you may be also.
"In my Father's house…"OT = 'bet' (also מִשְׁכָּן = tabernacle)NT = 'oikia'
John 14:2-3
2 “In My Father’s house are many dwelling places; if it were not so, I would have told you; for I go to prepare a place for you.
3 “If I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself, that where I am, there you may be also.
"In my Father's house…"OT = 'bet' (also מִשְׁכָּן = tabernacle)NT = 'oikia'
What is Jesus saying here?
What is Jesus saying here?
Remember, He is not speaking to men who are unfamiliar with the term: "house of God."
Remember, He is not speaking to men who are unfamiliar with the term: "house of God."
The phrase is used 216x's in the OT and has varied reference.
The phrase is used 216x's in the OT and has varied reference.
Earthly tabernacle - Joshua 6:24
Earthly tabernacle - Joshua 6:24
Earthly temple - Isaiah 2:2
Earthly temple - Isaiah 2:2
However, it does not appear to ever refer to a heavenly temple, tabernacle or dwelling place.
However, it does not appear to ever refer to a heavenly temple, tabernacle or dwelling place.
"dwelling place" =2 Chronicles 6:38–39
38 if they return to You with all their heart and with all their soul in the land of their captivity, where they have been taken captive, and pray toward their land which You have given to their fathers and the city which You have chosen, and toward the house which I have built for Your name,
39 then hear from heaven, from Your dwelling place, their prayer and supplications, and maintain their cause and forgive Your people who have sinned against You.
A place of sitting.
"dwelling place" =2 Chronicles 6:38–39
38 if they return to You with all their heart and with all their soul in the land of their captivity, where they have been taken captive, and pray toward their land which You have given to their fathers and the city which You have chosen, and toward the house which I have built for Your name,
39 then hear from heaven, from Your dwelling place, their prayer and supplications, and maintain their cause and forgive Your people who have sinned against You.
A place of sitting.
Thus, for Jesus to refer to the dwelling place and house in the same sentence is significant.
Thus, for Jesus to refer to the dwelling place and house in the same sentence is significant.
Let's review a few things to get a handle on this.
Let's review a few things to get a handle on this.
Solomon's Temple was actually a pattern given to him by David, and given to David by God.1 Chronicles 28:19
19 “All this,” said David, “the Lord made me understand in writing by His hand upon me, all the details of this pattern.”
Moses was also given a "pattern" for his tabernacle.
Solomon's Temple was actually a pattern given to him by David, and given to David by God.1 Chronicles 28:19
19 “All this,” said David, “the Lord made me understand in writing by His hand upon me, all the details of this pattern.”
Moses was also given a "pattern" for his tabernacle.
Exodus 25:8–98 “Let them construct a sanctuary for Me, that I may dwell among them.
9 “According to all that I am going to show you, asthe pattern of the tabernacle (מִשְׁכָּן: cs. מִשְׁכַּן, sf. מִשְׁכָּנוֹ; pl. מִשְׁכָּנוֹת, sf. מִשְׁכְּנוֹתָיו, מִשְׁכְּנוֹתֵינוּ:—1. dwelling-place, home Nu 16:24;—2. = tomb Is 22:16;—3. dwelling-place, homeof Y. Lv 15:31;—4. = (central) sanctuary (74 × out of 130 ×), tabernacle Ex 25:9.
Holladay, W. L., & Köhler, L. (2000). A concise Hebrew and Aramaic lexicon of the Old Testament (p. 219). Leiden: Brill.) and the pattern of all its furniture, just so you shall construct it.
See also 25:40; 26:30.
The house of God was a term used for the place that God would dwell on the planet.He chose Israel, of all nations, to be that dwelling place. This is extremely significant since Jesus said in John 14:1-3 that Jesus goes to His "Father's house."
We should also understand that the writer of Hebrews also indicated that the temple was a pattern, and he called it a "shadow," of the heavenly tabernacle.This would indicate that it was always God's intention to live here among His children. In the end, He will!Revelation 21:2-3John 14:2323 Jesus answered and said to him, “If anyone loves Me, he will keep My word; and My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make Our abode with him.
"…there are many dwelling places…"Again, terminology from 2 Chronicle 6:29.Jesus is saying that in that place is a large place, a "house," where God lives.
Exodus 25:8–98 “Let them construct a sanctuary for Me, that I may dwell among them.
9 “According to all that I am going to show you, asthe pattern of the tabernacle (מִשְׁכָּן: cs. מִשְׁכַּן, sf. מִשְׁכָּנוֹ; pl. מִשְׁכָּנוֹת, sf. מִשְׁכְּנוֹתָיו, מִשְׁכְּנוֹתֵינוּ:—1. dwelling-place, home Nu 16:24;—2. = tomb Is 22:16;—3. dwelling-place, homeof Y. Lv 15:31;—4. = (central) sanctuary (74 × out of 130 ×), tabernacle Ex 25:9.
Holladay, W. L., & Köhler, L. (2000). A concise Hebrew and Aramaic lexicon of the Old Testament (p. 219). Leiden: Brill.) and the pattern of all its furniture, just so you shall construct it.
See also 25:40; 26:30.
The house of God was a term used for the place that God would dwell on the planet.He chose Israel, of all nations, to be that dwelling place. This is extremely significant since Jesus said in John 14:1-3 that Jesus goes to His "Father's house."
We should also understand that the writer of Hebrews also indicated that the temple was a pattern, and he called it a "shadow," of the heavenly tabernacle.This would indicate that it was always God's intention to live here among His children. In the end, He will!Revelation 21:2-3John 14:2323 Jesus answered and said to him, “If anyone loves Me, he will keep My word; and My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make Our abode with him.
"…there are many dwelling places…"Again, terminology from 2 Chronicle 6:29.Jesus is saying that in that place is a large place, a "house," where God lives.
In that house are many "dwelling places."
In that house are many "dwelling places."
These dwelling places are smaller areas wherein people "sit/relax/live."
These dwelling places are smaller areas wherein people "sit/relax/live."
"…if it were not so, I would have told you…"
"…if it were not so, I would have told you…"
Obvious what this means.
Obvious what this means.
Jesus is not a liar (Titus 1:2; Hebrews 6:18).
Jesus is not a liar (Titus 1:2; Hebrews 6:18).
",,,I go to prepare a place for you…"
",,,I go to prepare a place for you…"
You think your house is magnificent!
You think your house is magnificent!
Wait until you see the house of YHWH, and the place where you will sit forever.Notice that Jesus is saying there are many dwelling places, and I will go an prepare ("outfit") one of those places for each of you. Jesus Himself is getting ready the place wherein His brethren will dwell forever in the presence of the Father.V.3
Wait until you see the house of YHWH, and the place where you will sit forever.Notice that Jesus is saying there are many dwelling places, and I will go an prepare ("outfit") one of those places for each of you. Jesus Himself is getting ready the place wherein His brethren will dwell forever in the presence of the Father.V.3
“If I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself, that where I am, there you may be also.”
“If I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself, that where I am, there you may be also.”
Jesus is telling these men that their expectations must not be on earth.
Jesus is telling these men that their expectations must not be on earth.
They really need to abandon all interest in the world.
They really need to abandon all interest in the world.
The logical deduction is this: If I am going to take the time to prepare a special dwelling for you, I will not hinder you from getting there!
The logical deduction is this: If I am going to take the time to prepare a special dwelling for you, I will not hinder you from getting there!
See vv. 18-19, 27-28.
See vv. 18-19, 27-28.
This would indicate that it was always God's intention to live here among His children.
This would indicate that it was always God's intention to live here among His children.
In the end, He will!
In the end, He will!
Revelation 21:2-3John 14:23Jesus answered and said to him, “If anyone loves Me, he will keep My word; and My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make Our abode with him.
Revelation 21:2-3John 14:23Jesus answered and said to him, “If anyone loves Me, he will keep My word; and My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make Our abode with him.
"…there are many dwelling places…"Again, terminology from 2 Chronicle 6:29.
"…there are many dwelling places…"Again, terminology from 2 Chronicle 6:29.
Jesus is saying that in that place is a large place, a "house," where God lives.
Jesus is saying that in that place is a large place, a "house," where God lives.
In that house are many "dwelling places."
In that house are many "dwelling places."
These dwelling places are smaller areas wherein people "sit/relax/live."
These dwelling places are smaller areas wherein people "sit/relax/live."
"…if it were not so, I would have told you…"
"…if it were not so, I would have told you…"
Obvious what this means.
Obvious what this means.
Jesus is not a liar (Titus 1:2; Hebrews 6:18).
Jesus is not a liar (Titus 1:2; Hebrews 6:18).
"I go to prepare a place for you…"
"I go to prepare a place for you…"
You think your house is magnificent!
You think your house is magnificent!
Wait until you see the house of YHWH, and the place where you will sit forever!
Wait until you see the house of YHWH, and the place where you will sit forever!
Notice that Jesus is saying there are many dwelling places, and I will go an prepare ("outfit") one of those places for each of you.
Notice that Jesus is saying there are many dwelling places, and I will go an prepare ("outfit") one of those places for each of you.
Jesus Himself is getting ready the place wherein His brethren will dwell forever in the presence of the Father.
Jesus Himself is getting ready the place wherein His brethren will dwell forever in the presence of the Father.
V.3 “If I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself, that where I am, there you may be also.”
V.3 “If I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself, that where I am, there you may be also.”
Jesus is telling these men that their expectations must not be on earth.
Jesus is telling these men that their expectations must not be on earth.
They really need to abandon all interest in the world.
They really need to abandon all interest in the world.
The logical deduction is this: If I am going to take the time to prepare a special dwelling for you, I will not hinder you from getting there.See vv. 18-19, 27-28. Conclusion
The logical deduction is this: If I am going to take the time to prepare a special dwelling for you, I will not hinder you from getting there.See vv. 18-19, 27-28. Conclusion
