Greater Works Than These

John 14:12

"Most assuredly, I say to you, he who believes in Me, the works that I do he will do also, and greater works than these he will do, because I go to My Father."

We know that Jesus prophesied the kingdom of God to those who followed Him; He delivered those tormented by demonic spirits; He healed many who were sick; and He fed, miraculously, thousands from a small boy's lunch; He quelled a "storm of wind". 

"Not everyone who says to Me, 'Lord, Lord', shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in heaven. Many will say to Me in that day, 'Lord, Lord', have we not prophesied in Your name, cast out demons in Your name, and done many wonders in Your name?" (Matthew 7:21, 22)

By John, the 18th chapter, Jesus is being betrayed by Judas; Peter denies Him; the high priest accuses Him wrongly and Pilate condemns Him: He meets the end intended by the Father. He was in the process of "going to His Father". He was going to and through the cross. He was laying down His life so that we may also know the way.

All these things in the ministry of Jesus Christ were good things. Yet we know that without first the "death of the testator" (Hebrew 9:16), there would be no resurrection: the greatest work that Jesus Christ fulfilled. If you believe in Him, these good, supernatural works will not be left behind. Nor shall the greater works. 

You need that no man teach you how. We have a great and holy High priest: He heads the church, giving discernment by the Holy Spirit. But God has given men the understanding to tell you that you must!