March 13, 2016    John 16:21 – 33

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These are the last words John recorded of Jesus speaking to His disciples before His arrest.  Immediately after this passage He begins His fervent prayer to the Father (John 17), and then He goes to the garden where Judas betrays Him (John 18).

Download the handout for this passage and see what words Jesus had for His followers.  Are they words of comfort or caution or encouragement or challenge or counsel?  How do His words relate to us to turn temporary grief into everlasting joy (John 16:22)?