John 16

John 16: 1-11

  1. Review what things Jesus had spoken to the disciples.
  2. What was the purpose of Jesus’ message?
  3. What are the consequences of spreading the “good news”?
  4. What is the cause of the sorrow on the disciple’s hearts?
  5. What is the purpose of Jesus’ death?
  6. Why is the Comforter coming?
  7. When will Satan be judged and sentenced?
  8. What does this mean to you?

John 16:12-15

  1. Why aren’t the disciples able to bear what Jesus wants to tell them?
  2. How will they be able to hear the Truth?
  3. How is the Comforter like Jesus?
  4. Discuss examples of how the Comforter influenced the Disciples after Jesus’ death.
  5. Discuss the relationship between the Comforter, Jesus, and The Father.
  6. Personal meaning to you….

John 16:16-24

  1. Jesus explains the sequence of events after his death – discuss.
  2. What does Jesus mean in verse 23 – you will ask nothing of me?
  3. Why should we ask the Father in Jesus name?

John 16:25-33

  1. When will the Truth be revealed without the need for parables?
  2. Why won’t Jesus ask the Father on our behalf?
  3. What are the implications for you?
  4. What made the disciples realize that Jesus came from God?
  5. Why did Jesus tell the disciples these things?
  6. What has Jesus accomplished?