By: Brian Borgman“These things I have spoken to you so you may be kept from stumbling” (John 16:1).The Upper Room Discourse is a wonderfully rich portion of Scripture. Jesus is preparing His disciples for His departure. He is preparing them not only... [ ... ]
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