JOHN 16

JESUS FORETELLS HIS DEATH, FOR HE HAS OVERCOME THE WORLD

Jesus explains to the disciples that the people who will kill Him believe that they are serving God by killing a false prophet. Because the people do not know the Father, they will end up killing His Son and the Savior, thinking they are being righteous.

Jesus tells the disciples that He will soon leave to return to the Father. They are saddened by his eventual death and departure, but He tells the disciples that it is for their advantage. Once Jesus has gone, He will send the Holy Spirit to serve as a Helper, benefitting the disciples by bringing righteousness and judgment on sin. Although shame is not from God, the Holy Spirit allows conviction to help believers follow the teaching of Jesus and pursue holiness. The Holy Spirit will guide the disciples to speak in truth and glorify God.

The disciples will soon grieve over the death of Jesus but will be thrilled to see Him once again. Once Jesus has resurrected from the dead, their sorrow will turn into joy. Jesus continues to teach the disciples that they have the ability to ask and receive from God, who will bring them complete joy!

Jesus explains that He has come into the world through the Father and the time has come for His return to the Father. Comforting the disciples, He tells them that they will have trouble in the world, but they can take heart because He has overcome the world. He never promises His disciples an easy life, instead, He encourages them to trust the help of the Holy Spirit and cling to the promises of eternal life.

John 16:33 – I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.