From Sorrow to Joy John 16:16-24

Jesus Prays for All Believers John 17:20-26

How comforting and encourage to know that Jesus prayed for us right before He died for us!  What a beautiful prayer that demonstrates our Savior's love and will for us.  He prays for our family unity, our future home, and our familial love.

Jesus Prays for His Disciples John 17:6-19

The High Priestly prayer of Jesus.  He prays first for Himself and then for His disciples.  They are chosen by God and given to Jesus.  He prays that the Father would guard them from evil and keep them in His name and His truth.

Jesus Prays for Glory John 17:1-5

Jesus begins this beautiful prayer by first praying for Himself.  He prays that the Father would glorify Him that He might bring glory to the Father.

Take Courage John 16:25-33

Jesus concludes this lengthy teaching by commanding them to take courage and be of good cheer. How can they do that?  How can we do that?  Because the Father himself loves us and because Jesus has overcome the world!

From Sorrow to Joy John 16:16-24

Jesus uses the pain of childbirth to help His disciples understand the sorrow and the joy that will follow.  He is hours away from being crucified and weeks from returning to heaven.  They will be sorrowful at both events but their sorrow will turn to joy because of His resurrection and the coming of the Holy Spirit.