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John “Come now; let us leave”. Being hated... Remaining

John 15 1 “I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. John 15 1 “I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. 4 Remain in me, as I also remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me. 5 I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. 6 If you do not remain in me, you are like a branch that is thrown away and withers; such branches are picked up, thrown into the fire and burned.

Is God with us for Christmas only? John 16 1 “All this I have told you so that you will not fall away. John 16 1 “All this I have told you so that you will not fall away.

John “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” How does Jesus overcome the world? John 1 5 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. How does Jesus overcoming help us?

John “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” John “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” Jesus has overcome How does Jesus overcome the world?

John “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” John “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” Jesus has overcome Trouble How does Jesus overcome the world?

John “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” John “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” Jesus has overcome Trouble Peace How does Jesus overcome the world?

John “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” John “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” Jesus has overcome Trouble Peace How does Jesus overcoming help us? How does Jesus overcome the world?

Matthew 5 10 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5 10 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. John “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” John “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” Jesus has overcome Opposition will be overcome by vindication Trouble Peace Psalm 57 2 I cry out to God Most High, to God, who vindicates me. Psalm 57 2 I cry out to God Most High, to God, who vindicates me.

John “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” John “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” Jesus has overcome Trouble Peace Hebrews 4 16 Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. Hebrews 4 16 Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. Guilt will be overcome by Grace and Mercy

John “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” John “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” Jesus has overcome Trouble Peace Guilt will be overcome by Grace and Mercy Hebrews let us draw near to God with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and having our bodies washed with pure water. Hebrews let us draw near to God with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and having our bodies washed with pure water.

John “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” John “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” Jesus has overcome Trouble Peace Isaiah 53 5 But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed. Isaiah 53 5 But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed. Infirmity will be overcome by Healing

John “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” John “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” Jesus has overcome Trouble Peace 1 Corinthians So will it be with the resurrection of the dead. The body that is sown is perishable, it is raised imperishable; 1 Corinthians So will it be with the resurrection of the dead. The body that is sown is perishable, it is raised imperishable; Infirmity will be overcome by Healing

Hebrews he (Jesus) too shared in their humanity so that by his death he might break the power of him who holds the power of death—that is, the devil— 15 and free those who all their lives were held in slavery by their fear of death. Hebrews he (Jesus) too shared in their humanity so that by his death he might break the power of him who holds the power of death—that is, the devil— 15 and free those who all their lives were held in slavery by their fear of death. John “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” John “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” Jesus has overcome Trouble Peace Death will be overcome by Eternal Life

2 Corinthians 4 7 But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all– surpassing power is from God and not from us. 8 We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; 2 Corinthians 4 7 But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all– surpassing power is from God and not from us. 8 We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; John “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” John “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” Jesus has overcome Trouble Peace Despair will be overcome by Hope

John “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” John “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” Jesus has overcome Trouble Peace The essence of optimism is that it takes no account of the present, but it is a source of inspiration, of vitality and hope where others have resigned; it enables a man to hold his head high, to claim the future for himself and not to abandon it to his enemy. - Dietrich Bonhoeffer The essence of optimism is that it takes no account of the present, but it is a source of inspiration, of vitality and hope where others have resigned; it enables a man to hold his head high, to claim the future for himself and not to abandon it to his enemy. - Dietrich Bonhoeffer Despair will be overcome by Hope

1 John 4 18 There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love. 1 John 4 18 There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love. John “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” John “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” Jesus has overcome Trouble Peace Fear will be overcome by Peace

John “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” John “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” Jesus has overcome Trouble Peace Fear will be overcome by Peace “Ultimately our gift to the world around us is hope. Not blind hope that pretends everything is fine and refuses to acknowledge how things are. But the kind of hope that comes from staring pain and suffering right in the eyes and refusing to believe that this is all there is.” - Rob Bell

John Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. John Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. John “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” John “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” Jesus has overcome Trouble Peace Fear will be overcome by Peace

John Very truly I tell you, you will weep and mourn while the world rejoices. You will grieve, but your grief will turn to joy. 21 A woman giving birth to a child has pain because her time has come; but when her baby is born she forgets the anguish because of her joy that a child is born into the world. 22 So with you: Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy. John Very truly I tell you, you will weep and mourn while the world rejoices. You will grieve, but your grief will turn to joy. 21 A woman giving birth to a child has pain because her time has come; but when her baby is born she forgets the anguish because of her joy that a child is born into the world. 22 So with you: Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy.

John 1 5 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. John 1 5 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.