Sorrow to Joy: How a Person’s Desire for Joy and Community Is Fulfilled Through the Work of the Triune God (John 16:23-33)

Sorrow to Joy:
How a Person’s Desire for Joy and Community Is Fulfilled
Through the Work of the Triune God
John 16:23-33

I. Joy and community are found in belonging
  A. Unparalleled access to the Father
  B. Unparalleled knowledge of the Father
  C. Unparalleled love from the Father
 
II. Joy and community are found in trust
  A. I can be trusted because I am from the father
  B. I can be trusted because I voluntarily came to the earth
  C. I can be trusted because I will voluntarily give my life up
  D. I can be trusted because I will go back to the father for you
 
III. Joy and Community are found in future hope
  A. They scattered
  B. They go about their own affairs
  C. The will leave Jesus