Sorrow to Joy
Northwest Bible Church – Oct. 5, 2014 – Worship Service – Alan Conner
John 16:16-22
Sorrow to Joy
Intro
A. “A LITTLE WHILE” and “A LITTLE WHILE” (John 16:16).
1) “A little while” and they will not see Jesus. Theoreo
2) “A little while” and they will see Jesus. Horao
B. THE DISCIPLES LACK OF UNDERSTANDING (John 16:17-18).
C. JESUS EXPLAINS (John 16:19-22).
1) In a little while they will have weeping and sorrow (John 16:19-20).
2) In a little while the world will rejoice (John 16:20).
3) In a little while their sorrow will be turned to joy (John 16:20).
4) Illustration: labor and child birth (John 16:21-22).
D. INTERPRETATIONS:
1) Primary view: Death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
2) Secondary views:
Conclusion