Showing the Way: Pt 8 – Dare to Believe

Showing the Way: Pt 8 – Dare to Believe

Read John 16:16-33

Also, listen to it read aloud through an audio bible, such as Streetlights on Spotify.

• What stands out to you in this passage?

Jesus makes several predictions in this passage. For the most part, his initial predictions are negative, although a positive prediction often follows.

Look through this passage, and identify each time where Jesus predicts something negative or upsetting for the disciples.

• What do you think these predictions are about?

Look again for the positive predictions that follow these statements.

• How might they help Jesus’ follows endure hard situations?

In our own suffering and hardship, it is important not to forget the things that Jesus has given us.

• What are some of the things that you know, that you know, that you know, that Jesus has given you?
• How can this knowledge be a help to you when life is difficult?
• How did you come to have this kind of faith?