Main idea: The world hates Jesus and His followers because they do not belong to the world v.18-19. They will persecute Jesus and do not obey His word. Why do they hate and persecute His followers? ‘A slave is not greater than his master.’ v.20 (NET) If the world had persecuted Jesus, then it would also persecute the disciples. If the world had kept Jesus’ word, it would likewise keep the word of the disciples. In this statement there is the implication that the disciples would carry on the ministry of Jesus after his departure; they would in their preaching and teaching continue to spread the message which Jesus himself had taught while he was with them. And they would meet with the same response, by and large, that he encountered.
Reflection: Do I carry on the ministry of Jesus? Do I share Jesus’ teaching and spread the message of Jesus? If not, no wonder no one hates us or persecutes us. If yes, are you ok with that because we are the slaves of Jesus?
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