Questions and Answers
According to John 16:1, why has Jesus told His disciples all this?
so they will not fall away
According to John 16:2, where will they put you out of?
the synagogue
Who will think they are offering a service to God?
anyone who kills you- the disciples
Why will anyone who kills you think they are offering a service to God?
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According to John 16:4, when would the disciples remember that Jesus warned them?
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According to John 16:4, why did Jesus not tell the disciples this from the beginning?
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According to John 16:5, to whom is Jesus now going?
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What does none of you (the disciples) ask Jesus?
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With what were the disciples filled because Jesus had said these things?
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What is for the disciples' good?
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Who will not come unless Jesus goes away?
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According to John 16:7, who will Jesus send to the disciples if he goes away?
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About what will the Advocate prove the world to be in the wrong?
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What will the Advocate prove the world to be, because people do not believe in Jesus?
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What will the Advocate prove the world to be, because he is going to the Father?
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What will the Advocate prove the world to be, because the prince of this world now stands condemned?
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According to John 16:9, who do not believe in Jesus?
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According to John 16:10, where is Jesus going?
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Who now stands condemned?
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According to John 16:12, what does Jesus have to say to the disciples?
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Into what will the Spirit of truth guide you (the disciples)?
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Who will not speak on his own?
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What will the Spirit of truth speak?
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What will the Spirit of truth tell you (the disciples)?
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What will the Spirit of truth receive from Jesus?
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According to John 16:15, what is Jesus's?
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Who will receive from Jesus what he will make known to the disciples?
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When will the disciples see Jesus no more?
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According to John 16:16, when will the disciples see Jesus?
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According to John 16:18, what did the disciples keep asking?
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According to John 16:18, what did the disciples say they did not understand?
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What will the disciples do while the world rejoices?
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What will the disciples' grief turn to?
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Who has pain because her time has come?
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What does a woman giving birth forget when her baby is born?
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Why does a woman giving birth forget the anguish?
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According to John 16:22, what is now the disciples' time of?
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According to John 16:22, what will the disciples do when Jesus sees them again?
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Study Notes
Jesus' Warning to the Disciples
- Jesus warns his disciples to prepare them, ensuring they will not fall away from their faith.
- Disciples will be expelled from synagogues, facing persecution.
- Those who kill the disciples will believe they are serving God due to their lack of knowledge about the Father and Jesus.
Understanding Jesus' Departure
- Disciples will remember Jesus’ warnings when faced with threats to their lives.
- Jesus did not reveal these truths sooner because He was physically present with them.
- Jesus is returning to the One who sent Him, indicating His divine mission.
Disciples' Emotions and the Advocate
- Disciples are filled with grief due to Jesus' impending departure.
- It is for their benefit that Jesus leaves, as the Advocate can only come after His departure.
- The Advocate, or the Holy Spirit, will convict the world of sin, righteousness, and judgment.
The Role of the Advocate
- The Advocate will demonstrate the world's error regarding sin, particularly its unbelief in Jesus.
- The misunderstanding of righteousness arises as Jesus ascends to the Father.
- The Advocate will reveal judgment, confirming the condemnation of the prince of this world.
Revelation Through the Spirit of Truth
- Jesus has much more to share with the disciples, which they cannot currently handle.
- The Spirit of truth will guide them into all truth, speaking only what He hears.
- The Spirit will disclose future events, ensuring the disciples are well-informed.
The Relationship Between Jesus, the Father, and the Spirit
- All that belongs to the Father is also Jesus's, showcasing their unity.
- The Spirit will relay to the disciples what He receives from Jesus.
Disciples’ Confusion and Christ's Assurance
- Disciples will not see Jesus for a short period but will see Him again soon.
- Their questions reflect confusion about Jesus' statements regarding "a little while."
- While the world rejoices, the disciples will experience sorrow, but their grief will transform into joy.
Joy After Grief
- Jesus compares the disciples' future joy to a woman in labor, who forgets her pain upon childbirth due to overwhelming joy.
- The disciples are currently in a period of grief but are assured that they will rejoice when they see Jesus again, emphasizing the hope and renewal after suffering.
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Test your knowledge with this quiz on John chapter 16 from the Bible. Explore the teachings of Jesus and the challenges faced by his disciples. Perfect for anyone studying the New Testament.
