John 16:16-33
Dear RTB’ers,
One sentence, repeated three times in today’s reading, first by Jesus, then by His disciples, then again by Jesus: A little while, and you will see Me no longer; and again a little while, and you will see Me. (vv. 16, 17, 19b) After more words from Jesus, He finally says, I came from the Father and have come into the world, and now I am leaving the world and going to the Father. (v. 28) And with this sentence the disciples now have greater understanding: His disciples said, “Ah, now you are speaking plainly and not using figurative speech!” (v. 29) And now, even with their improved understanding, they could not foresee His Crucifixion and Resurrection – they all abandoned Him. I’m certain that I would have been as confused as they were and, as I’ve said many times before, I am so thankful that I live on this side of the Cross!
Blessings!
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