In this chapter, the Lord Jesus tells the disciples what would take place after He was gone. They would be persecuted, but another Comforter would be sent after Jesus went away. The Comforter would reprove the world of sin, of righteousness and of judgment. This is what He is doing today, as well as bringing many to Christ for salvation. He is also called the Spirit of truth because He would guide them into all the truth. How thankful we should be to have such a divine Person to comfort and instruct us until the Lord Jesus comes again!
Another thing that we can be sure of is the love of the Father. He loves us because He is love and sent His Son as proof of that love. We love His Son and believe on Him. When we realize that someone loves us, we are ready to do anything to make them happy. Even though the disciples loved the Lord, there was one thing they could not do. He must go to the cross alone. What an awful time that was when He was made sin for us. God can now forgive the repentant sinner who receives Christ as Savior. Such a person will then be filled with peace because he knows that all his sins are forgiven.
1. It was expedient for the disciples that the Lord Jesus would go away, because otherwise who would not come to them? __________ John 16:___
2. When the Spirit of truth is come, He will guide the disciples into what? __________ John 16:___
3. Why did Jesus say the Father Himself loved the disciples? __________ John 16:___
4. Every man would be scattered and would leave the Lord Jesus alone. But who would be with Him? __________ John 16:___
5. How can we have peace and good cheer in a world of tribulation? Jesus has __________. John 16:___