3 Don't fear future trials

Jn 16.33, (Jesus)  "I have told you these things so that in Me you might have peace.  In the world you will have trouble, but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world."

What things did Jesus tell them that would enable them to have peace in Him?

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<li>Impending trials:

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<li>Vs 2  they would be put out of the Synagogue</li>

<li>Vs 2 People would think killing them would be a service to God</li>

<li>Vs 5, 16 Jesus would be leaving them to return to the Father</li>

<li>Vs 20a  They would be the only ones saddened by what would happen to Jesus; the world would rejoice</li>

<li>Vs 22  They were entering a time of grief</li>

<li>Vs 31  They would be scattered</li>

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<li>With the trials, grace:

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<li>Vs 4  Forewarned by Jesus of the trials</li>

<li>Vs 7-15  Jesus' departure would bring the blessing of the Comforter, the Holy Spirit, who will provide many benefits:

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<li>Vs 7 Would be a paraclete for them, a "counselor", a helper, one who would come alongside them to assist them</li>

<li>Vs 8-11  Would convict the world of sin, righteousness, and judgment</li>

<li>Vs 13-15  Would teach the disciples all truth from Christ, including truths about the future, "what is to come"</li>

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<li>Vs 20b  Their grief would be transformed into joy unshakeable (vs 22), based on wonderful realities

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<li>Vs 22  Jesus would see them again</li>

<li>Vs 23-24  They would have such an intimate relationship with the Father that He would give them whatever they ask Him in Jesus' name</li>

<li>Vs 26  They are loved by Jesus' father because they have loved Jesus</li>

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<li>Vs 33  Though they would (temporarily) abandon Jesus, He would never be alone and would always have the Father with Him.</li>

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