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John 14:15-21
Activities
loyolapress.com- Background on the Gospel and activities for groups and families
4catholiceducatiors.com- Resources on the Sunday Readings (John)
sermons4kids.com- Jesus Gives Us the Comforter object lesson with group activities, coloring page, puzzles, worship bulletin
sermons4kids.com- We Are the Sermon object lesson with group activities, coloring, puzzles, quizzes, worship bulletin
sermons4kids.com- Showing Our Love for Jesus object lesson with group activities, coloring, puzzles, worship bulletin
sermons4kids.com- How Do We Show Love object lesson with puzzles, fill in the blank, etc.
ministry-to-children.com- Jesus Gives Us Comfort (John 14:15-21) Bible Lesson for Kids
ministry-to-children.com- Children’s Message (John 14:15-21) The Holy Spirit Comforter
sundayschool.works- Sunday School Lesson (John 14:15-21) The Holy Spirit Comforter
sundayschool.works- John 14:15-31 Sunday School Lessons for Kids
kidssundayschool.com- A Heart for Jesus
The Holy Spirit can reach our heart no matter how much we may have sinned.
sundayschoollessons.com- We Live Because Jesus Lives lesson
word-sunday.com- Love and the Work of the Spirit (scroll down to Gospel)
word-sunday.com- The Command To Love
word-sunday.com- Love Notes (family activity)
bibleexplore.nz- The Holy Spirit is promised (John 14:15-21) lesson (scroll down to this)
scripturalgrace.com- The Holy Spirit, The Comforter - Bible Lesson For Kids- John 14:15-21
rclblectionary.com- John 14:15-21 Primary Lesson
rclblectionary.com- John 14:15-21 Intermediate Lesson
rclblectionary.com- John 14:15-21 Junior High Lesson
ateachingmommy.com- Memory Verse Helps for John 14:15
The Catholic Toolbox- What Can Teens Do For Gospel For The Mass Activities?
textweek.com- Lectionary, Scripture Study and Worship Links and Resources
Coloring
catholicmom.com- Scroll down to the date for Sunday Coloring Page
sermons4kids.com- Jesus Promises the Holy Spirit
sermons4kids.com- John 14:15-21
reallifeathome.com- If You Love Me, Keep My Commandments Coloring Page (scroll down for this)
stushieart.com- Jesus promises the Holy Spirit – John 14:15-21
fromvictoryroad.com- John 14:15 (scroll down for this)
churchpublishing.org- John 14:15-21 (page 38)
bibleexplore.nz- John 14:16-17 (scroll down for this)
sermons4kids.com- Showing the Love of Jesus
Crafts
sermons4kids.com- The Comforter group activities (crafts)
sermons4kids.com- We Are The Sermon group activities (crafts)
sermons4kids.com- Showing Our Love For Jesus group activities (crafts)
reflectionary.org- John 14:15-21 craft
web.archive.org- Love One Another Mobile
sspeterandpaulplains.com- Wind Mobile (page 5)
biblecraftsandactivities.com- Mobile Craft (scroll down for this)
abcjesuslovesme.com- John 14:15 Boat (scroll down to this)
familygodtime.wordpress.com- The Greatest Commandment Craft
Games
sermons4kids.com- The Comforter group activities (games)
sermons4kids.com- We Are The Sermon group activities (games)
sermons4kids.com- Showing Our Love For Jesus group activities (games)
ministrytoyouth.com- Youth Group Games On Loving Others
kidssundayschool.com- Love Charades
makinglifeblissful.com- Love Game For Kids
sermons4kids.com- The Greatest Commandment group activities (games)
sermons4kids.com- Rules To Live By group activities (games)
churchofjesuschrist.org- Keep His Commandments
catechismangel.com- 10 Commandment Game: Cup Knock Down
The Catholic Toolbox- Ten Commandments (Catholic) game
Puzzles & Worksheets
sermons4kids.com- Showing Our Love for Jesus (dot-to-dot)
sermons4kids.com- How To We Show Love (Maze)
ateachingmommy.com- Memory Verse Helps for John 14:15 (Handwriting & Puzzles)
sermons4kids.com- Jesus Promises the Holy Spirit (Word Search)
sermons4kids.com- How To We Show Love (Word Search)
4catholiceducators.com- Word Search
web.archive.org- Word Search
sermons4kids.com- Jesus Promises the Holy Spirit (Jumble)
sermons4kids.com- How To We Show Love (Decoder)
sermons4kids.com- How To We Show Love (Cryptogram)
sermons4kids.com- Jesus Promises the Holy Spirit (Crossword)
sermons4kids.com- Showing Our Love For Jesus (Crossword)
web.archive.org- Crossword
catholicmom.com- Scroll down to the date for Coloring Page, Mass Worksheet, Crossword Puzzle, Word Search, etc.
catholickidsbulletin.com- Download a FREE bulletin to help your kids learn more about our Catholic Mass. Each week's bulletin contains coloring pages for a saint and activities based on the Gospel. The coloring pages may also include a maze, dot-to-dot, find the picture, and many other activities.
sermons4kids.com- Jesus Promises the Holy Spirit John 14:15-21 (Fill in the Blank)
sermons4kids.com- How To We Show Love (Fill in the Blank)
sermons4kids.com- Jesus Promises the Holy Spirit John 14:16 (Multiple Choice)
sdc.me.uk- John 14:15-21 Worksheet
thekidsbulletin.com- John 14:15-21 Kid’s Bulletin (scroll down for this)
jesuswalk.com- I Will Give You Another Counselor (John 14:15-31) lesson with questions that can easily be made into a worksheet
bibleversestudy.com- Questions for John 14 Bible Study (questions that can easily be made into a worksheet)
gracebibleny.org- Comfort for Those Who Believe, Pt. 2 – John 14:18-31 (scroll down to Fill in the Blank questions at bottom that can easily be made into a worksheet)
Questions that can be used in a worksheet:
Whom did Jesus promise the Father would send – 14:16? (Think: Study the word “Comforter” to see what it means.)
List other passages in John 14-16 about the Comforter and list several expressions describing whom this term refers to.
From Google AI Mode
Questions and answers for John 14:15-21
1. What is the relationship between love and obedience?
• Question: In verse 15, Jesus says, "If you love me, you will keep my commandments." Is obedience a condition for love, or is it a demonstration of love?
• Answer: Jesus is explaining that love for him is not merely an emotion but is expressed through obedience. Obedience is not how we earn Jesus's love but is the natural outflow of truly loving him. The Greek phrasing suggests that love for Christ will inevitably result in keeping his commands. A person who claims to love Jesus but intentionally disobeys him demonstrates that their words and actions are not aligned.
2. Who is the "Helper," and what is his role?
• Question: Jesus promises to send "another Helper" in verses 16-17. Who is this figure, and what will he do for the disciples?
• Answer: The "Helper" (or "Advocate" in some translations) is the Holy Spirit. Jesus promises that the Father will send this Spirit to be with the disciples forever.
-He will replace Jesus's physical presence: The Holy Spirit will be "another Helper, to be with you forever," continuing Jesus's work on earth.
-He will dwell within believers: Jesus tells his disciples that the Spirit "dwells with you and will be in you" (v. 17). This signifies an intimate, internal relationship that was not available to them before Jesus's departure.
-He will guide into truth: The Holy Spirit is called the "Spirit of truth," who will guide and teach believers.
3. Why can the "world" not receive the Spirit?
• Question: Verse 17 says the "world cannot receive" the Spirit of truth. What does this mean, and what distinguishes Jesus's followers from "the world"?
• Answer: The "world" in this context refers to those who are alienated from God and hostile to Jesus. They cannot receive the Spirit because they do not see or know him. In contrast, Jesus's followers know the Spirit because of their relationship with Jesus, and the Spirit will dwell within them. This difference is not about outward perception but about a spiritual reality and a person's alignment with God's will.
4. What does it mean that Jesus "will not leave you as orphans"?
• Question: Jesus states, "I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you" (v. 18). What does this promise mean in light of his imminent crucifixion and ascension?
• Answer: The disciples felt like orphans because Jesus, their teacher and leader, was about to leave them. Jesus assures them that their spiritual connection will not be severed. This promise is fulfilled in three ways:
-His resurrection: Jesus returned to them shortly after his death, validating his promises.
-The sending of the Spirit: The Holy Spirit's permanent presence allows believers to have a new, intimate union with Jesus.
-His second coming: The promise also points to Jesus's eventual bodily return.
5. What does the promise of a deeper union mean?
• Question: In verse 20, Jesus says, "On that day you will know that I am in my Father, and you in me, and I in you." What is "that day," and what does this promise signify?
• Answer: "That day" refers to the time after Jesus's resurrection and the Holy Spirit's arrival at Pentecost. This promise signifies a profound union between the believer, Jesus, and God the Father.
-A spiritual reality: The indwelling Holy Spirit makes this spiritual unity possible, allowing the believer to experience the same life and intimate relationship with God that Jesus has with the Father.
-Shared life and purpose: It also implies that believers will know God's will and experience his love in a new, transformative way.
6. How does Jesus "manifest" himself to those who love him?
• Question: In verse 21, Jesus promises, "I will love him and manifest myself to him." What does it mean for Jesus to "manifest" himself?
• Answer: To "manifest" himself means to reveal or make his presence known in a tangible way. This happens not through physical sight but through a deep, personal, spiritual communion with the believer. This manifestation is a direct result of the love and obedience that come from having and keeping Jesus's commands
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