John 15:18-16:15: Summary:Having just encouraged the 11 disciples with the hope of his return and the promise of the Holy Spirit and commanding them to abide in him, Jesus forewarns his disciples that their lives are about to get a lot harder. As he wraps up this final discourse just hours before his betrayal, he reminds them that true disciples are missional disciples. And the world, ruled by Satan, hates true disciples. They want them silenced by all means necessary. Jesus warns the 11, and us of this and gives true, missional disciples hope of being forewarned and a promised Helper to endure all that the world can hurl in its hatred.

Sermon Outline

Jesus' Stated Purpose – To Keep You From Falling (16:1-4a)

Hatred from the world (15:18-25)

Of us (15:18-19)

Of Jesus (15:20-25)

Hope of the Helper (15:26-27)

His witness (15:26)

Our witness (15:27)

Mission of the Helper (16:4b-11)

To us (16:4b-7)

To the world (16:8-11)

Heart of the Helper (16:12-15)

To guide us (16:12-13)

To glorify Jesus (16:14-15)