I got a little caught up in things, so I'm posting the last two chapters together.
John Chapter 16
• Who is mentioned?
- Jesus, the unbelieving world, the remaining disciples, the Holy Spirit, and the Father.
• What does the text say?
- Jesus tells His disciples more plainly what will happen: that they will be banned from the synagogue and could be killed. The Counselor (Holy Spirit) will come to convict the world of sin, righteousness, and judgment.
- Jesus explains that He is going away, but that He will come back and that their sorrow will be turned to joy. This was a hard thing for the disciples to accept, they had come to follow Jesus because of His miracles, but now they will have to put His teachings into practice. Jesus compares them their grief to a woman having a baby, telling them that, yes, suffering will happen, but it will become better.
• When did (will) it happen?
- Jesus was teaching them the night before His crucifixion.
• Where did (will, should) it happen?
- Either the Upper room or the Garden of Gethsemane.
• Why did (will, should) it happen?
- So that God’s plan of salvation would be fulfilled.
• How would you outline this text?
- Jesus predicts persecution of His followers after He leaves, but He also promises hope. “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” (v33, NIV)
Y-our application:
• What will I do?
- I will pray more.
• When will I do it?
- When I am tempted, instead of just falling in the trap of using reason alone, I will also pray that God will take the temptation away.
• Where will I do it?
- Wherever I am when I am tempted.
John Chapter 17
A-sk:
• Who is mentioned?
- Jesus speaks to the Father about Himself, the disciples, and all believers.
• What does the text say?
- Jesus asks for God’s glory to be shown through Him. (v1-5)
- Jesus outlines His ministry to the disciples, He prays that they will be protected from evil and that they will have joy. (v6-19)
- Jesus prays for all believers, that we will be unified in God, so that the world will know that Jesus was sent by God. (v20-26)
• When did (will) it happen?
- The night that Jesus was arrested.
• Where did (will, should) it happen?
The Garden of Gethsemane.
• Why did (will, should) it happen?
- Jesus’ prayer is recorded so that we would know His heart.
• How would you outline this text?
- Jesus is our intercessor.
Y-our application: Apply what you learned to your life today. Ask God, "What would You like me to do today?" While praying, make a practical plan by answering the following questions:
• What will I do?
- Pray that I will be a better example to my co-workers and neighbors.
• When will I do it?
- Today.
• Where will I do it?
- At home.Statistics: Posted by HermitoftheNorthernMarch — Thu Apr 20, 2017 12:42 am
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