Part of longest record of Jesus’ words John Private discussion with disciples Preparing them for what is to come
Lessons for us Some enemies think they serve God All truth revealed in 1 st century Peace is found in Christ
Jesus prepared disciples, 16:1-4 Give strength Persecution, Jn. 9:22; Gal. 1:13 Ignorance & rejection of God Lead to persecution
The Holy Spirit would guide them, 16:5-15 Jesus’ departure, sadness Jesus’ departure, advantage Arrival of Holy Spirit Revelation of God’s plan
The Holy Spirit would guide them, 16:5-15 Holy Spirit would convict the world Of sin, Acts 2:37; 7:54 Of righteousness, Mt. 12:23, 24; Heb. 1:4 Of judgment, Heb. 2:14; Col. 2:14, 15
The Holy Spirit would guide them, 16:5-15 Not now – not ready All truth, Jude 3 Message from Christ & the Father
Jesus tells them what will happen, 16:16-18 Death, resurrection, ascension Did not understand A little while – soon
Disciples will experience sadness, then joy, 16:20-22 Weep & lament, Mk. 16:10 World to rejoice Sorrow turned to joy Permanent joy
Disciples to receive their requests, 16:23, 24 Spoke face to face with Jesus He was going away Pray to Father by His authority, Mt. 28:18 Fullness of joy
Jesus came forth from the Father, 16:25-30 Para: authority, commission, 16:27 Ek: out from, nature, 16:28 Apo: separation, pre-existence, 16:30
Disciples warned & exhorted, 16:31-33 They will waver The Father will not Peace in Christ Tribulation in world Christ has overcome the world, 1 Jn. 5:4, 5
Part of longest record of Jesus’ words John Private discussion with disciples Preparing them for what is to come
Lessons for us Some enemies think they serve God All truth revealed in 1 st century Peace is found in Christ