Assuring the Disciples - The Promise of a Place in the Father's House

Jesus' announcement of His imminent departure left His disciples confused and troubled. And so He sought to comfort and encourage them by explaining the purpose for His leaving and what was to come from it. Here, at the outset, He assured them that His departure was temporary; He was going to prepare them a place in His Father's house, but He'd soon return and again receive them to Himself - this time forever.