Jesus And Joy In Persecution (John 16:1-22) - Gospel Of John Series | Rev Joseph Poon

Jesus And Joy In Persecution (John 16:1-22) Speaker: Reverend Joseph Poon Website: http://www.bpcwa.org.au/ QUESTIONS Q1. How do you feel when you hear that you will face persecutions? What did Christ told us to do? Q2. From the word "offended" in 16:1, what danger do we face when persecution occurs? What is the warning for us today? Q3. Does v13 mean that the OT people were not guided by the Holy Spirit regarding God's Truth? Defend your answer. Q4. What did our Lord say regarding what the Holy Spirit would do from vv7-11? Why did He say these things to the disciples (hint 16:6)? Q5. What were each of the "a little while" in v16 that the disciples could not understand? How did vv20 and 22 come true as the Lord promised them? How should this also affect us today, turning our "sorrow into joy"? Q6. The Lord Jesus mentions praying in His Name 3 times (vv23, 24, 26). What does it mean? Q7. From vv23 and 24, what kind of answered prayers brings us most joy? Why? What if God did not answer "whatsoever ye shall ask", how would you feel? Why? Q8. What must we do, having believed who Christ is and our how firm our salvation is? Q9. What is our encouragement when we feel alone? How does this encourage us in times of trials and testing? Q10. Summarize what and state why Christ said these things to the disciples. Q11. What are Christ's promise in v33? How do we have peace and be of good cheer despite tribulation? ==== Bible Passage (KJV): John 16:1-22 1 These things have I spoken unto you, that ye should not be offended. 2 They shall put you out of the synagogues: yea, the time cometh, that whosoever killeth you will think that he doeth God service. 3 And these things will they do unto you, because they have not known the Father, nor me. 4 But these things have I told you, that when the time shall come, ye may remember that I told you of them. And these things I said not unto you at the beginning, because I was with you. 5 But now I go my way to him that sent me; and none of you asketh me, Whither goest thou? 6 But because I have said these things unto you, sorrow hath filled your heart. 7 Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you. 8 And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment: 9 Of sin, because they believe not on me; 10 Of righteousness, because I go to my Father, and ye see me no more; 11 Of judgment, because the prince of this world is judged. 12 I have yet many things to say unto you, but ye cannot bear them now. 13 Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come. 14 He shall glorify me: for he shall receive of mine, and shall shew it unto you. 15 All things that the Father hath are mine: therefore said I, that he shall take of mine, and shall shew it unto you. 16 A little while, and ye shall not see me: and again, a little while, and ye shall see me, because I go to the Father. 17 Then said some of his disciples among themselves, What is this that he saith unto us, A little while, and ye shall not see me: and again, a little while, and ye shall see me: and, Because I go to the Father? 18 They said therefore, What is this that he saith, A little while? we cannot tell what he saith. 19 Now Jesus knew that they were desirous to ask him, and said unto them, Do ye enquire among yourselves of that I said, A little while, and ye shall not see me: and again, a little while, and ye shall see me? .... ==== YF Series on the Gospel of John Bible Presbyterian Church of WA Friday 10th February 2017 To watch this video on YouTube, use this link: https://youtu.be/ESUnW2Ur3mY If you were helped by this recording, please share this with someone who would benefit from this.