The Helper for Troubled Hearts

Scripture Readings: Deuteronomy 31:1-8, John 16:5-33

1. The Gift of Absence: Why Jesus’ Leaving Is Better (John 16:5–15)

(a) The Spirit as prosecutor (v8-11)

- sin

- righteousness

- judgment

(b) The Spirit as guide (v12–15)

2. The joy that comes after grief (John 16:16–24)

3. The peace that the world cannot take (John 16:25–33)