John 16:16-33
November 17, 2024

1. How did the world respond to Jesus’ crucifixion? How did the disciples respond, and what ultimately led to their joy?

2. The disciples went through three days of intense sorrow that turned into joy at the resurrection of Jesus. For many of us these seasons of sorrow feel longer than they actually are. What are some reasons times of sorrow can feel like they stretch out?

3. What are some reasons Jesus would spend so much time in the upper room discourse (John 13-17) encouraging His disciples to pray boldly? What were they going through, and what did He tell them to pray about?

4. How do you personally find encouragement to pray during times of sorrow?

5. What does Jesus say about God’s love and the disciples’ faith?

6. How will the disciples respond to the arrest and crucifixion of Jesus? Does that seem to line up with Jesus’ earlier statements about their faith?

7. What does it mean that Jesus has “overcome the world”? How should that encourage followers of Jesus during seasons of trial? What effect should these words have on us?

8. As a follow up to question #7, how does Jesus intend for His disciples to “be of good cheer/take heart”? What does it look like for us to “be of good cheer/take heart” today?

Prayer: David & Favi Velasquez