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