The Gospel According To John April 15, 2012 Sermon Lesson 76 John 15:26-16:4
The Opposition of The World—Part II Be Ready For The Coming Persecution!
Be ready for the coming persecution! Resources: Understand the powerful gift of the Paraclete (26-27) Our Helper (26a) Sent to us by Jesus from the Father (26b) The Spirit of truth (26c) Proceeds from the Father (26d) He will bear witness about Jesus (26e) You will also bear witness (27) Warning: Understand the seriousness of the persecution (1-4) Warning: Potential for falling away (1)(1 John 2:19) Means of persecution (2) Excommunication (2a) Death by religious zealots (2b) Causes of persecution (3) The persecutors' lack of knowledge of the Father (3a) The persecutors' lack of knowledge of Jesus (3b) Purpose of warning (4) That the disciples might remember (4a) That the disciples' might know the change His absence would cause (4b) Applications Rely upon the Spirit to bear witness about Jesus Bear witness of Jesus yourself Be prepared to suffer for His name—even at the hands of religious people Unbelievers: Respond to the work of the Spirit in you—believe on Him today!
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