1. John 16 What is essential for life? How has the Gospel story lead the reader to an understanding of Jesus? Next Page This task is about presenting ideas that are within the text of John 16 that provide a greater sense of context :  Who Jesus is?  What the Gospel says about faith?  How can faith & life can be understood differently? The task involves choosing John 16 texts for each suggested theme and exploring their context in the rest of the Gospel. This presentation places John 16 in the greater context of the Gospel.

2. What is essential for life The Father The Advocate The Son The community The Last Testament A Place The Father

3. What is essential for life The Father John 16:27 27for the Father himself loves you, because you have loved me and have believed that I came from God

4. What is essential for life Advocate John 16:13 When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth;

5. What is essential for life Son John 16:33 33I have said this to you, so that in me you may have peace. In the world you face persecution. But take courage; I have conquered the world!’

6. What is essential for life The Last Testament John 16:14 14He will glorify me, because he will take what is mine and declare it to you. 6 Criteria 1.Glorify 2.Prediction of death and disaster 3.Exhortation to Good behaviour 4.On-going covenant 5.? 6.?

7. What is essential for life The Reader (John 16:2 & 16:32) 2They will put you out of the synagogues. 32The hour is coming, indeed it has come, when you will be scattered