In addition to the New International Version of the Bible (Biblica, 2011), the following resources were used to help write this sermon: James Montgomery Boice, The Gospel of John: An Expositional Commentary, Volume 4, pp. 1159-64; Williams Hendriksen, The Gospel of John in the New Testament Commentary, pp. 296-300; R. Kent Hughes, John in the Preaching the Word Commentary, pp. 351-58; Earl F. Palmer, The Intimate Gospel, pp. 129-32; Joshua Reitano, Abide in Christ, New City Presbyterian Church, Cincinnati, OH, 1-17-21; Gerard Sloyan, John in the Interpretation Commentary, pp. 188-89.