THE WORK OF THE SPIRIT John 16:1-11 We gain by our losses. It was expedient for the disciples that the Lord should go, because the Spirit's presence was contingent upon His absence. The text needed to be completed before the great sermon could be preached. Christ's work must be finished before the... [ Continue Reading ]
LOOKING BEYOND PRESENT SORROW John 16:12-24 The disciples were terribly overwrought by the events of the last few days, the reversal of their cherished hopes, and the growing darkness and sorrow of the approaching cross. Their physical nature and their minds and affections could bear no more. Sorr... [ Continue Reading ]
GOOD CHEER FOR HOURS OF TRIAL John 16:25-33 God still speaks to us in proverbs. We could not understand or receive the perfect discovery of Himself. These are but part of His ways, Job 26:14. But in a little while, when the entire mystery of His will has been fulfilled, we shall see Him face to fa... [ Continue Reading ]