Keltys Worship Service, October 19, 2025

Series Title: Behold and Believe

Text: John 16:16-24

Title: Joy in the Midst of Sorrow

Big Idea: For the believer, the resurrection of Jesus means joy in the midst of sorrow and access to the Father.

1. The resurrection of Jesus is for the believer’s ______ (vv. 20-22).

2. The resurrection of Jesus provides ________ to the Father (vv. 23-24)

Discussion Questions:

1. What was your biggest takeaway from the sermon?

2. What does Jesus mean in v. 16 when He says, “and again a little while, and you will see me”?

3. What is the point of Jesus’ illustration in vs. 21?

4. What are some of the implications of the resurrection of Jesus, and how do these relate to our joy?

5. What’s the relationship between the death and resurrection of Jesus and prayer according to our passage?

6. What does Jesus mean in vs. 23 when He says, “whatever you ask of the Father in my name, he will give it to you”?

  

Application Questions:

1. Where do you typically turn in the face of hardship, suffering, and sorrow?  How can you train yourself to think more about the glorious future secured for us by Christ’s resurrection?

2. How might you use today’s passage to encourage a fellow believer who is hurting?

3. What are some things in your life right now that threaten to attack your joy?

4. Why can we trust that no one or nothing can take away our joy?

5. What’s the difference between joy and happiness?

6. How can you prayerfully apply what you learned from John 16:16-24 this week?