We end our look at John 16:22-28 with a summary of important principles and some thoughts on application.
The initial overview of John 16:22-28 can be found here.
The previous verse close ups can be found at the following links: 16:22, 16:23, 16:24, 16:25, 16:26-27 and 16:28.
John 16:22-28
So also you have sorrow now, but I will see you again, and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take your joy from you. (Joh 16:22)
In that day you will ask nothing of me. Truly, truly, I say to you, whatever you ask of the Father in my name, he will give it to you. (Joh 16:23)
Until now you have asked nothing in my name. Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be full. (Joh 16:24)
"I have said these things to you in figures of speech. The hour is coming when I will no longer speak to you in figures of speech but will tell you plainly about the Father. (Joh 16:25)
In that day you will ask in my name, and I do not say to you that I will ask the Father on your behalf; (Joh 16:26)
for the Father himself loves you, because you have loved me and have believed that I came from God. (Joh 16:27)
I came from the Father and have come into the world, and now I am leaving the world and going to the Father." (Joh 16:28)
In that day you will ask nothing of me. Truly, truly, I say to you, whatever you ask of the Father in my name, he will give it to you. (Joh 16:23)
Until now you have asked nothing in my name. Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be full. (Joh 16:24)
"I have said these things to you in figures of speech. The hour is coming when I will no longer speak to you in figures of speech but will tell you plainly about the Father. (Joh 16:25)
In that day you will ask in my name, and I do not say to you that I will ask the Father on your behalf; (Joh 16:26)
for the Father himself loves you, because you have loved me and have believed that I came from God. (Joh 16:27)
I came from the Father and have come into the world, and now I am leaving the world and going to the Father." (Joh 16:28)
The following sections of Biblical principles and Application are based on a method described in Living By The Book by Howard Hendricks
Biblical principles
1. Fundamental universal truths in this passage:
- Jesus came from the Father and into the world. If we believe in Jesus, the Father will love us and fill us with joy (which is different from the self centered pleasure we all often seek-see notes to John 16:22) We are now able to have direct communication with God Himself! Because of Jesus' sacrifice and resurrection we can ask God and talk to God directly as Jesus' successful earthly mission acted as our intercessor once and for all.
2. What does this truth address in my situation?
- When I ignore God's will in my life to pursue my own pleasures it usually doesn't go so well! I need to constantly communicate with God!
- I need to always remember that the line of communication is open. I just need to make use of it. Pray directly to the Father in the name of His Son Jesus Christ! That is important. We (I) must acknowledge Jesus' authority and that He is our savior and redeemer!
Application
1. Is there an example to follow?
- YES! We should pray directly and often as Jesus does!
- Yes, unbelief and not talking to God. It does seem like not following Jesus' commands regarding this topic would be a sin.
- YES! God will listen and answer us if we ask in Jesus' name. We will rejoice and and be full and no one will be able to take that joy away!!
- Yes,We are to believe in Jesus and love Him and we are to speak to and ask the Father directly in Jesus' name.
- YES! We must believe in and accept Jesus as our Savior and Lord. We must know and believe that Jesus came forth from the Father, died for our sins and rose again on the third day.
8. Is there an error to mark?
- Well?? Maybe more of a misconception about us needing Jesus to always speak to the Father on our behalf. Jesus' actions (His sacrifice and resurrection) have made it possible for us to speak directly to the Father. (provided we have accepted Jesus as our Savior and Lord). So once we have accepted Jesus Christ as our Savior and Lord then we are able to ask the Father directly.
Personal application
- I need to really know and understand that God always listens and answers in the way that is best and according to His will. Know that we must always ask and pray in Jesus' name. I must always acknowledge Jesus' authority and Lordship! And I must always converse with God. I must keep the communication open and never let my guard down. Never! Always talk to God. That is why Jesus died and rose again. So that we (I) COULD have that type of relationship with God! For without Jesus' death and resurrection we are not able to be in a right relationship with the Father Himself.
That concludes our look at John 16:22-28. After Christmas I will begin to look at Matthew 5:2-12.
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