John 16 · Grade 4
Cheer Up! I Have Overcome
Read and Think
Jesus prepared His disciples for persecution. Some people would put them out of synagogues and even think they were serving God by hurting them. Jesus told them ahead of time so they would remember His words. The disciples were filled with sorrow. Yet Jesus said His leaving was good for them. If He did not go, the Helper would not come.
The Holy Spirit would convict the world about sin, because people do not believe in Jesus. He would convict about righteousness, because Jesus goes to the Father. He would convict about judgment, because Satan, the ruler of this world, is judged. For believers, the Spirit would guide them into all truth and glorify Jesus.
Jesus said, A little while, and you will not see me. Again a little while, and you will see me. He meant His death and resurrection. Their grief would turn to joy that no one could take away. Jesus admitted they would scatter and leave Him alone. Yet He was not alone, because the Father was with Him. He told them these things so they could have peace in Him.
Show What You Know
What would some people wrongly think when hurting the disciples?
What three things would the Spirit convict the world about?
What did Jesus mean when He said, A little while, and you will not see me. Again a little while, and you will see me?
Why was Jesus not alone when the disciples scattered?
Word Bank Fill-In
Use the word bank to fill in each blank.
- Some people would put them out of synagogues and even think they were serving by hurting them.
- The disciples were filled with .
- Yet Jesus said His leaving was for them.
- The Holy would convict the world about sin, because people do not believe in Jesus.
- For believers, the Spirit would guide them into all and glorify Jesus.
Think About It
Jesus said trouble would come. How does knowing He has overcome the world help you face trouble?
Ask the Holy Spirit to guide you into truth. Where do you need His guidance?
Memory Verse
“Jesus answered them, “Do you now believe?”
John 16:31 (WEB)
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Prayer
Dear God, thank You for this Bible story. Help me to . Amen.
Take It Home
For families: talk about these together.
- How can you ask God to lead you each day?
- Who could you encourage who is having a hard time?
- When has God turned something sad into joy in your life?
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