Jesus concluded his final discourse with his disciples before his death in John 16:12-33. He developed previous lessons and added that they would have temporary sorrow that would change into lasting joy. In spite of our suffering in this world, Christians can have joy, peace, and courage, because Jesus has overcome the world.
Jesus’ scathing denunciation of the religious leaders exposed their hypocrisy and challenges us to let his light shine on ours.
In the next pair of sections about John and Jesus, Luke reported that the Word of God came upon John, and the Holy Spirit...
"Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life."
