Scripture: John 16: 1-4
These things have I spoken unto you, that ye should not be offended. They shall put you out of the synagogues: yea, the time cometh, that whosoever killeth you will think that he doeth God service. And these things will they do unto you, because they have not known the Father, nor me. But these things have I told you, that when the time shall come, ye may remember that I told you of them. And these things I said not unto you at the beginning, because I was with you.
Scripture Commentary: Jesus tells us many things so we will be prepared
Jesus told disciples things that will come after He is gone. This message is still pertinent today. We hear news stories of people being killed because they are following Jesus Christ. As Christians, we know that there will be continuing tension with an unbelieving world.
Satan is not finished; His goal is to destroy our faith
He is going to use anybody or anything he can to battle God. Satan and his forces are motivated by bitter hatred for Jesus Christ and His children. And we are His children.
Jesus warned His disciples and us of persecution, punishment and even death in His name. He knew what was to come and He did not want the disciples, or our faith, to be shaken or destroyed.
Jesus sent the Holy Spirit to convince the world that they are living in sin, reveal the true way to live a Godly life, and demonstrate Christ’s judgement over Satan.
God is telling us that we are not alone
We have the Holy Spirit to comfort us, to teach us the truth, and to help us. This is a comfort to those who are persecuted.
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