39 - First, the cross

John 16:16-33 - Tim Smylie

1. The “little while” of grief that led to unshakeable joy (vv16-28)
   1. - the anguish of the cross opened the way to intimacy with our loving Father (vv23-28)
2. That “little while” lets us experience peace in a world full of trouble (vv29-33)
   1. - the crucial victory has already been won at the cross (v33)