2. Part of longest record of Jesus’ words John 13-17 Private discussion with disciples Preparing them for what is to come

3. Lessons for us Some enemies think they serve God All truth revealed in 1 st century Peace is found in Christ

5. Jesus prepared disciples, 16:1-4 Give strength Persecution, Jn. 9:22; Gal. 1:13 Ignorance & rejection of God Lead to persecution

6. The Holy Spirit would guide them, 16:5-15 Jesus’ departure, sadness Jesus’ departure, advantage ­ Arrival of Holy Spirit ­ Revelation of God’s plan

7. 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

8. The Holy Spirit would guide them, 16:5-15 Not now – not ready All truth, Jude 3 Message from Christ & the Father

9. Jesus tells them what will happen, 16:16-18 Death, resurrection, ascension Did not understand A little while – soon

10. Disciples will experience sadness, then joy, 16:20-22 Weep & lament, Mk. 16:10 World to rejoice Sorrow turned to joy Permanent joy

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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

15. Part of longest record of Jesus’ words John 13-17 Private discussion with disciples Preparing them for what is to come

16. Lessons for us Some enemies think they serve God All truth revealed in 1 st century Peace is found in Christ