Introduction:
Review:
Preparing for the Battle vv. 16-22
Praying for the Battle vv. 23-28
29 His disciples *said, “Lo, now You are speaking plainly and are not using a figure of speech.
30 Now we know that You know all things, and have no need for anyone to question You; by this we believe that You came from God.”
31 Jesus answered them, “Do you now believe?
32 Behold, an hour is coming, and has already come, for you to be scattered, each to his own home, and to leave Me alone; and yet I am not alone, because the Father is with Me.
33 These things I have spoken to you, so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you have tribulation, but take courage; I have overcome the world.”
John 16:29-33 (NASB)
Theme: Three common perspectives adopted in battle so you might embrace those needed for victory.
Perspective #1 The Wrong Perspective – Overconfidence vv. 29-30
Perspective #2 The Right Perspective – Omnipresence vv. 31-32
a. It is asserted by Jesus
b. It is according to reality
c. It is assured of God’s presence
Perspective #3 The Peace Perspective – Overcoming v. 33
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