5 reasons that Jesus provides us lasting joy beyond the troubles of this world
I. Jesus Turns Temporary Sorrow to Lasting Joy (v.16-22)
A. Jesus knows the time of grieving
“A little while” (v. 16, 17, 18, 19)
B. Jesus knows our grief before and better than we do
John 16:18 - …We do not know what he is talking about.
John 16:19 - Jesus knew that they wished to question Him.
John 16:20, 22 - Truly, Truly, I say to you, that you will weep and lament…you will grieve… Therefore you too have grief now…
John 16:20 - …the world will rejoice…
John 16:23 - …she has pain, because her hour has come…
C. Jesus promises joy that cannot be taken away
John 16:20 - …but your grief will be turned into joy.
John 16:21 - …she no longer remembers the anguish because of the joy…
John 16:22 - …I will see you again, and your heart will rejoice, and no one will take your joy away from you.
II. The Joy of Access to the Father to Pray in Jesus’s Name (v.23-24, 26-27)
John 16:23-24 - In that day you will not question Me about anything. Truly, truly, I say to you, if you ask the Father for anything in My name, He will give it to you. Until now you have asked for nothing in My name; ask and you will receive, so that your joy may be made full.
John 16:26-27 - In that day you will ask in My name, and I do not say to you that I will request of the Father on your behalf; for the Father Himself loves you, because you have loved Me and have believed that I came forth from the Father.
III. The Joy of Plain Talk about God the Father (v.25, 29)
John 16:25 - These things I have spoken to you in figurative language; an hour is coming when I will no longer speak to you in figurative language, but will tell you plainly of the Father.
IV. The Joy of not Being Alone in Trouble (v.32)
John 16:32 - Behold, an hour is coming, and has already come, for you to be scattered, each to his own home, and to leave Me alone; and yet I am not alone, because the Father is with Me.
V. The Joy of Peace in Jesus because He Overcomes the World (v.33)
John 16:33 - These things I have spoken to you, so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you have tribulation, but take courage; I have overcome the world.
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