The disciples tell Jesus that they now understand he knows all things and does not need to answer questions. Jesus acknowledges their belief, but says a time is coming when they will abandon him and he will be alone, though the Father is with him. He tells them this so they may have peace in this world where they will face trouble, but to take heart since he has overcome the world.

1. John 16:29-31
Then Jesus’ disciples said, ‘Now You are speaking
clearly and without figures of speech. Now we
can see that You know all things and that You do
not even need to have anyone ask you
questions. This makes us believe that You came
from God.’ ‘You believe at last!’ Jesus answered.
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2. John 16:29-31
‘But a time is coming, and has come, when you
will be scattered, each to his own home. You will
leave Me all alone. Yet I am not alone, for My
Father is with Me. I have told you these things,
so that in Me you may have peace. In this world
you will have trouble. But take heart! I have
overcome the world.’
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3. Peace comes when we know the Father’s LOVE,
place our TRUST in Him, and have FAITH in Jesus.
Prince is a governing official with POWER and
AUTHORITY.
The peace Jesus gives is not
the absence of trouble but a
peace we can EXPERIENCE in
trial.

4. Our sin makes us an ENEMY of God.
We are RECONCILED to God through Jesus.
Jesus has the power and
authority to give us peace
WITH God.

5. Peace in the MIDST of and despite the storms of
life.
Correct THEOLOGY does not always translate into
right PRACTICE.
As the Prince of Peace He
gives us the peace OF God.

6. It is difficult to be at peace with others when there
is TURMOIL in your own soul.
When we are at peace with God, and experience
the peace of God, we are ENABLED to be at peace
with others.
Jesus has power to bring
peace with OTHERS.

7. Please take a moment to fill out your
Communication Card
My Next Step Today is to:
( ) Do the home life help (in bulletin)
( ) Identify if I tend to place my problems over
God or God over my problems
( ) Reflect on the difference between peace with
God and the peace of God
( ) Identify where my life can better align with my
theology.
( ) Seek Him for peace in my own life
( ) Other________________________