Trouble With Peace John 16:23-33 Jesus Summarizes His Teachings Prayer Jesus’ Deity Peace

 Jesus states that He has a heavenly origin.  “I came from the Father” – v 28  The disciples understood this – “This makes us believe that you came from the Father” – v 30  They took Jesus to be the Messiah – John 3:2; 6:14; 11:27 Trouble With Peace John 16:23-33

John 3:2 (NASB) 2 this man came to Jesus by night and said to Him, “Rabbi, we know that You have come from God as a teacher; for no one can do these signs that You do unless God is with him.” John 6:14 (NASB) 14 Therefore when the people saw the sign which He had performed, they said, “This is truly the Prophet who is to come into the world.”

John 11:27 (NASB) 27 She *said to Him, “Yes, Lord; I have believed that You are the Christ, the Son of God, even He who comes into the world.”

Jesus’ Deity  Jesus states that He has a heavenly origin.  “I came from the Father” – v 28  The disciples understood this – “This makes us believe that you came from the Father” – v 30  They took Jesus to be the Messiah – John 3:2; 6:14; 11:27  Jesus was with God and was God – John 8:58 Trouble With Peace John 16:23-33

John 8:58 (NASB) 58 Jesus said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, before Abraham was born, I am.”

Jesus’ Deity  Jesus also talks of His Incarnation.  Jesus says He has “come” and “entered” as well as being “sent.”  Jesus is talking about Him voluntarily coming.  Jesus was born because He wanted to be.  Why would Jesus do that? Jesus became man to be our Savior – Heb. 10:4-10 Jesus became man to be our Savior – Heb. 10:4-10 Trouble With Peace John 16:23-33

Hebrews 10:4-10 (NASB) 4 For it is impossible for the blood of bulls and goats to take away sins. 5 Therefore, when He comes into the world, He says, “S ACRIFICE AND OFFERING Y OU HAVE NOT DESIRED, B UT A BODY Y OU HAVE PREPARED FOR M E ; “S ACRIFICE AND OFFERING Y OU HAVE NOT DESIRED, B UT A BODY Y OU HAVE PREPARED FOR M E ; 6 I N WHOLE BURNT OFFERINGS AND sacrifices FOR SIN Y OU HAVE TAKEN NO PLEASURE. 7 “T HEN I SAID, ‘B EHOLD, I HAVE COME (I N THE SCROLL OF THE BOOK IT IS WRITTEN OF M E ) T O DO Y OUR WILL, O G OD.’”

8 After saying above, “S ACRIFICES AND OFFERINGS AND WHOLE BURNT OFFERINGS AND sacrifices FOR SIN Y OU HAVE NOT DESIRED, NOR HAVE Y OU TAKEN PLEASURE in them” (which are offered according to the Law), 9 then He said, “B EHOLD, I HAVE COME TO DO Y OUR WILL.” He takes away the first in order to establish the second. 10 By this will we have been sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all.

Jesus’ Deity  Jesus also talks of His Incarnation.  Jesus says He has “come” and “entered” as well as being “sent.”  Jesus is talking about Him voluntarily coming.  Jesus was born because He wanted to be.  Why would Jesus do that? Jesus became man to be our Savior – Heb. 10:4-10 Jesus became man to be our Savior – Heb. 10:4-10 Jesus came into the world to reveal God Jesus came into the world to reveal God Trouble With Peace John 16:23-33

Jesus’ Deity  Jesus tells us He voluntarily left this world.  The crucifixion came about only as part of God’s plan and timing – John 10: Trouble With Peace John 16:23-33

John 10:17-18 (NASB) 17 For this reason the Father loves Me, because I lay down My life so that I may take it again. 18 No one has taken it away from Me, but I lay it down on My own initiative. I have authority to lay it down, and I have authority to take it up again. This commandment I received from My Father.”

Jesus’ Deity  Jesus tells us He voluntarily left this world.  The crucifixion came about only as part of God’s plan and timing – John 10:  This was what Jesus’ entire ministry was focused on and pointed to.  This is true love, the voluntary and willing death of Jesus. Trouble With Peace John 16:23-33

Jesus’ Deity  Jesus also tells us He has a heavenly destiny and why.  It shows the work of redemption is complete!  It shows Jesus is in a place where He can impart all spiritual gifts and blessings to us. The Holy Spirit The Holy Spirit Spiritual Gifts Spiritual Gifts Intercession on our behalf Intercession on our behalf Trouble With Peace John 16:23-33

After completing the slides on Jesus’ Deity, Pastor Holmes read the following quote from Alexander MacLaren’s writings (born February 11, 1826, died May 5, 1910). The original published work and its date of publication are unknown. “The meekest, lowliest, and most sane and wise of religious teachers made deliberately over and over again this claim, which is either absolutely true, and lifts him into the region of the Deity, or else is fatal to his pretensions to be either meek or modest, or wise or sane, or a religious teacher to whom it is worth our while to listen.” Trouble With Peace John 16:23-33

Peace  Jesus now tries to give the disciples a realistic picture of life and troubles.  Jesus says that they will soon be scattered.  Jesus also says they will be confused.  Jesus reveals that they will be isolated.  Notice that this is the exact opposite of the Jesus who stood firm in all the trouble and turmoil. Trouble With Peace John 16:23-33

Peace  Jesus also gives the disciples a departing legacy – peace! John 14:27 Trouble With Peace John 16:23-33

John 14:27 (NASB) 27 Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Do not let your heart be troubled, nor let it be fearful.

Peace  Jesus also gives the disciples a departing legacy – peace! John 14:27  This peace is not the absence of conflict or any other kind of trial or disappointment.  This peace is contentment and trust in God in spite of the circumstances. Trouble With Peace John 16:23-33

Peace  Peace is not automatic; it has two conditions. 1. This peace that Jesus gives is for Christians only – “in Him” 2. This peace comes from the words of Jesus to His followers – “I told you these things” Trouble With Peace John 16:23-33

Peace  What are these things? Jesus loves us unconditionally! Jesus loves us unconditionally! Jesus guaranteed a personal place in heaven! Jesus guaranteed a personal place in heaven! Jesus gave all believers the indwelling of the Holy Spirit! Jesus gave all believers the indwelling of the Holy Spirit! Jesus gave all believers a work and a meaningful purpose! Jesus gave all believers a work and a meaningful purpose! Jesus gave us the promise of powerful prayer and direct access to the Father. Jesus gave us the promise of powerful prayer and direct access to the Father. Most importantly, Jesus tells us He has overcome the world! Most importantly, Jesus tells us He has overcome the world! Trouble With Peace John 16:23-33

Application Do you believe? Do you believe that Jesus has overcome the world? Do you believe that you can overcome by trusting in the overcomer? Do you have the peace that comes only from knowing the overcomer? Trouble With Peace John 16:23-33