Dr. Edward O. Williamson, Pastor-teacher Bethel Baptist Church Study and Discussion Group Topic: The of John – Believe In Handout #14 Chapters 15: “Preparation – Comfort: The Gift Of The ”

John 16:7 7 Nevertheless I tell you the . It is to your advantage that I go away; for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you; but if I depart, I will send Him to you.

Introduction • Background/Context • Preparation: The Gift of The Holy Spirit o :26 – “But when the Helper comes, whom I shall send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth who proceeds from the Father, He will testify of Me.” • Key Questions: o Who is the Holy Spirit? o Why is the Holy Spirit necessary? o What is the role or roles of the Holy Spirit? • Key Word: Parakletos – What is the meaning of Parakletos? --

I. Jesus Predicts The Future – John 15:18 – 16:4 a. Understanding the world’s hatred and coming rejection. – John 15:18-25 b. First function of the Holy Spirit. – John 15:26 c. The disciples will be witnesses. – John 15:27 d. Coming persecution. – John 16:1-4

II. Jesus Explains The Work Of The Holy Spirit -- John 16:5 – 15 a. The sorrow of the disciples. – John 16:5-6 b. The promise of a Comforter/Helper. – John 16:7 c. The work of the Holy Spirit. – John 16:8-13 d. The ultimate goal of the Holy Spirit – John 16:14-15

III. Jesus Explains That Sorrow Will Be Turned To Joy – John 16:16-24 a. The cause of sorrow. – John 16:16-19 b. Weeping and Lamenting – Sorrow Turned To Joy – John 16:20 c. Illustration: A Woman In Labor – John 16:21-22 d. Ask, and you will receive. – John 16:23-24

IV. A Cause for Hope - Jesus Has Overcome The World -- John 16:25-33 a. Jesus speaks plainly. – John 16:25-28 b. The disciples say they understand. – John 16:29-30 c. Jesus foretells the disciples abandonment. – John 16:32 d. A cause for hope hope, “I have overcome the world.” – John 16:33

Conclusion/Wrap Up • Summary • Questions/Comments • Life Application

Next Week: Read Chapter 17