1. Faith in Christ Jesus:
2 Timothy 1:12 defines FAITH as knowing the trustworthy
character and motives of Jesus, and being confident in His
limitless promise-keeping ability, and consequently
committing yourself entirely to His keeping. We are studying
the Gospel of John, answering these questions: 1) What is
revealed of Jesus’ character, motives, and abilities? 2) What is
indicated that you could confidently commit to Jesus’?
Preparing For Victory!
John 16:1-33
Overcome, or be overcome! We must conclude that we can love
the world as Jesus does, without being “of the world”. (John
15:19) This “all-or-nothing” conflict MUST result in one winner,
and one loser!
BE PREPARED: John 16:1-4
Harsh conflict comes because they don’t know The Father or
Jesus. Reminded of Luke 23:34, “Father, forgive them, for they
know not what they do.”
BE COMFORTED: John 16:5-15
No longer must ALL of us fellowship with Him, but
now EACH of us will fellowship with The Comforter! He is our
counselor, helper, advocate, intercessor, strengthener
regardless of our locations!
Also, we are not lone witnesses. He carries home the
guilt of the world regarding sin (unbelief rather than actions),
righteousness (Jesus’ claims certified by His death,
resurrection, ascension), and judgment (Satan’s authority,
weapons, and abilities are broken by Jesus in Hebrews 2:9, 10,
14-18) !
Also, as we become able to comprehend (v.12), The
Spirit will guide us, teach us, prepare us (v.13), reveal Jesus to
us (v.14). You are never alone!
BE WITNESSES: John 16:16-22
No longer as spectators are we to “see” Jesus (v.16).
Now we are “on the team and on the field” involved in the
experience! Childbirth illustrates the intensely personal grief
(Jesus HAD to die for us) and joy (He’s alive and I’m forgiven…)
of our salvation. This is our testimony to all who meet us.
BE OVERCOMERS: John 16:23-33
In order to be an “over comer”, something must be
overcome! You are not a mountain climber until you have
climbed a mountain! Even after Jesus prepares us, supports us,
guides us, empowers us, and abides in us (via Holy Spirit); we
will endure great sorrow before great joy!
Be of good cheer. Jesus has already overcome the
world, and He takes us with Him!
Preparing For Victory!
John 16:1-33
Read John 16:1-4
What did Jesus warn the disciples about? _ _ _
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Why did He warn them? _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
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What does that reveal about Jesus’ main
concern? _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
How does that help you to commit yourself into
Jesus’ care? _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
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Read John 16:5-15
What caused the sorrow? __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
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What did Jesus promise to alleviate their
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The Spirit’s work towards unbelievers is given
in v.8-12, and to believers in v.13-15. How do
those things help us? _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
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How does this help you trust Jesus? _ _ _ _ _ _
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Read John 16:16-22
What is the difference between a spectator at a
sporting event, and a player on the field? _ _ _ _
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How does that apply to us? _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
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Emotion should not lead us, but personal
involvement brings them out!
Read John 16:23-33
What is the promise concerning prayer? _ _ _ _
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How does Jesus’ victory (v.33) help us? _ _ _ _
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How does that help you to entrust yourself into
Jesus’ keeping? _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
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