Homiletics Study: Gospel of John
Lesson 21 Passage: John 15:26-16:33
Content (List of Topics or Events)
Testimony of the Spirit of Truth – From Father (John 15:26-16:15) 1. When advocate comes sent by Jesus from Father will testify about Jesus and disciples must as well (26-27) 2. Jesus shares so disciples will be faithful and not fall away (16:1) a. You’ll be put out of synagogue and kill thinking they are doing God’s service (16:2) b. Those that do this don’t know Father or Jesus (16:3) c. Jesus provides warning about persecution (16:4) 3. Jesus tells disciples again that he is going to one who sent Him (16:5-7a) 4. Advocate will come when Jesus by Jesus to prove world wrong about sin, righteousness and judgment (16:7b-11) 5. When Spirit of Truth comes, He will guide in truth and what is to come (16:12-13) 6. Spirit of Truth will glorify and make known what He receives from Jesus (16:14-15) | In a little while Joy Complete – Jesus going to Father (John 16:16-24) 1. Jesus says to disciples in a little while you will see me no more and then you will see me (16) 2. Disciples ask what does “a little while” mean (17-18) 3. Jesus explains the meaning: (19) a. They will weep as world rejoices (20-21) b. They will grieve for a little while and then rejoice and no one will take away your joy (22) 4. In that day the Father will give anything you ask in Jesus’ name… Ask and receive – Joy (23-24) | In Jesus we have peace – Plain talk about Father (John 16:25-33) 1. Time is coming when Jesus will talk plainly about Father (25) 2. Ask the Father in Jesus name; the Father loves you because you love Jesus (26-27) 3. Jesus share that He came from Father and is returning to Father (28) 4. Disciples say they understand and believe Jesus came from God (29-30) 5. Jesus replies “Do you now believe?”, you’ll be scattered and I’ll be alone with Father (31-32) 6. Jesus shares that He told the disciples so that they will have peace in the world. Jesus has overcome the world (33) |
Divisions (Main Blocks of Thought)
Testimony of the Spirit of Truth – From Father | John 15:26-16:15 |
In a little while Joy Complete – Jesus going to Father | John 16:16-24 |
In Jesus we have peace – Plain talk about Father | John 16:25-33 |
Subject Sentence (Summarizes the contents of the Divisions – No more than 10 words)
Jesus tells of coming Advocate; Joy when Jesus overcomes World |
Aim (Main Teaching Point of the Passage)
CTATLT the Spirit of Truth glorifies Jesus and the Father. Our prayers to the Father are in name of Jesus and through them we have joy and peace. |
Specific Application Questions
In what ways are you listening to the Spirit of Truth in your life? |
How is joy being expressed in your life? Where do others see your Joy in Jesus? |
Where do you find peace? How does your conversations with Jesus bring joy or does it? What needs to change for joy? |
Principles to Remember
Spirit of Truth guides |
Our Joy comes through Jesus |
Love of Jesus connects us to God’s peace |
Characteristic of God
Comforter |
Theme
Belief brings us belonging while the Spirit of Truth speaks plainly of the glory found in Jesus. |
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