John 16:33 - Victory in Jesus
Palm Sunday – the disciples thought it was the victory, the victory was yet to come
The real victory began at the Cross, and was finalized at His resurrection
Take part in His victory
#1 Jesus shared his plans - These things I have spoken to you,
A] ‘I’m going away’ – ‘to the Father’ John 16:16, 28
B] ‘I’m coming back’ -John 14:1-3
C] ‘a little while’ – be prepared!
1) A week is a little while
2) 2000+ years is a little while
#2 Only In Jesus!
John 16:33 … that in Me you may have peace...
A] In a Relationship - John 17:3
B] Peace in Christ Alone – Romans 5:1-3
1) Unique peace - John 14:27
2) He is “Lord of peace”, “God of peace”
3) God’s plan from beginning -Luke 2:14 “ peace on Earth”
4) Carried out - Coloss 1:19 -20
C] Peace because He cares for us, knew He was going away, promised to return - Phil 4:6-7
1) We should be content in every situation
2) We should be ready for any event
3) We have hope beyond hope
D] We should be “Good Cheer”
1) Joy in all things
2) Thankfulness for all things
#3 Another Promise of God
John 16:33 … In the world you will have tribulation;
Tribulation – fired for your faith
tempt. – desire to encourage boss trial – a man was laying at pool
A] Trials – (faith tests) - 1 Pet 1:6-7
B] Temptations – (obedience tests)- 1 Cor 10:13
C] Tribulations - (attacks)
(a) Guaranteed - Acts 14:22, 2 Timothy 3:12
(b) Because the World hates us - John 15:18-19
(c) For a reason - 2 Cor 1:3-4
So we can comfort others as He comforts us
#4 Victory!
John 16:33…but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.”
1) Triumphal Entry & re-entry Jn 12:12-15, Mt. 16:27
(a) The re-entry will be cheered more heartily by His own
2) Joining the victory Rom 8:37-39
(a) He wants to draw us all to Himself -John 12:32
(b) In Christ, we have victory 1 John 4:4, 1 John 5:4-5
