He Gives Great Comfort vv.1-3
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Feel the gravity of what is about to happen.  For three years these disciples have shared life with the Christ!  Great gloom is about to take place in their lives!

Matthew 11:28-30 “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”

Psalm 119:50 “This is my comfort in my affliction, that your promise gives me life.”
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He Grants Clarity vv.4-7
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1 John 5:13 “I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have eternal life.”
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We Gain Confirmation vv.8-11
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Colossians 1:16 For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities- all things were created through him and for him.”

John 10:30 “I and the Father are one.”
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We Are Guided with Confidence vv.12-14
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How is verse 12 possible?  John continues explaining this in verses 15-19.  The great confirmation and hope we have is the Helper, the Holy Spirit God has left us with! 

A few promises that these few verses are power packed with. 1) You’ll do great things, impossible things, God glorifying things, fruit bearing things, as a result of the Holy Spirit.  2) Prayer is straight communication with God and you have that direct line!  3) He will not leave us without His presence!

John 16:1-15