Orient John 16:16-33 In these two paragraphs of John chapter 16, we read Jesus’s last teaching before beginning His high priestly prayer. His message focuses on His leaving and victory on the cross. This teaching is connected to the previous part of the chapter [1] as it is to their advantage if He goes away. As we typically see in John, at first the disciples don’t understand Him fully and then receive spiritual insight. Introduction I’m uncomfortable with long goodbyes-- especially when I know the person I’m parting from is someone I won’t see for a long time. It’s hard to put into words the multitude of emotions one experiences: joy from your time spent together, regret that the time has ended, and the longing to see them again. My husband and I have been blessed with many dear friends and many of them live hours away. Summer is typically our time to reconnect and it’s hard when we know we won’t se...
