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The Desire of Ages
DA 662.1–664.5 • John 14:1-3; John 14:15, 16; John 14:27; John 15:4, 5; John 17:3

““Let Not Your Heart Be Troubled””

The Holy Spirit's Abiding Presence and the Assurance of Christ's Eternal Intercession

As Jesus walked with His disciples toward Gethsemane, He gave them His sweetest promises: the mansions in His Father's house, the gift of the Holy Spirit as another Comforter, the parable of the True Vine, and His supreme high-priestly prayer for the oneness and sanctification of all who believe.

pp. 662–664 · 14 paragraphs

Holy Scripture

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John 14:1-3
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Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.

John 14:15, 16
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If ye love me, keep my commandments. And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever;

John 14:27
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Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

John 15:4, 5
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Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me. I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing.

John 17:3
3

And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent.

The Desire of Ages

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End of Day 1(DA 662.1–664.5)

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“What does Jesus teach about the ministry of the Holy Spirit as the Spirit of Truth and our personal Comforter?”

The Gift of the Holy Spirit
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“Heavenly Father, we thank Thee for the gift of Thy Holy Spirit and the peace that surpasses human understanding. Abide in us, and enable us to abide in Thee, bearing fruit to Thy eternal glory.”

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