When Sorrow Turns to Joy
John 16:16-23, 26
Introduction:
-Jn. 16:21
-Before Gethsemane.
I. The sorrow of the cross of Christ vv.16-21
A. A prophetic word v.16
-Jesus knows exactly what awaited him
B. A perplexing word vv.17-19
C. A sorrowful word v.20
-The sorrow of some
-The hatred of some
D. A comparative word v.21
II. The joy of the resurrection of Christ vv.22
A. A word of blessing v.22
1. The resurrection speaks of hope
-The disciples and many saw the resurrected Christ
-1 Cor. 15:5-6
2. The resurrection speaks of rejoicing
-There are many reasons for rejoicing
3. The resurrection speaks to us of permanency
-Unlike David, the Holy Spirit cannot be taken from us
Ps. 51:11b
B. A word on prayer vv.23, 26
1. Prayer directly to the Father v.23
-Not asking of Jesus, but of the Father
-Not praying is a sin 1 Sam. 12:23
2. Prayer in the name of Jesus v.26
-Knowing the power of the name
-What does his name include?
