Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to John 16:1

In John 16, the disciples are nervous, scared, and confused that Jesus is leaving, and the world will turn against them. Jesus tells them that no matter what happens next, they are not alone. The Spirit will guide them, the Father loves them, and Jesus will come back for them. No matter what comes through those doors, Jesus has won the battle; we can trust what we can’t always see.

Discover a life connected to Christ in the face of persecution. Explore the concept and its impact on faith, acknowledging Jesus' warning that followers will face challenges. Reflect on sharing the Good News and the cost of discipleship, while finding strength in the Holy Spirit's guidance. Anticipate persecution with unwavering confidence in Christ's victory. Through understanding, preparation, and assurance, embrace challenges and stand firm as conquerors in Christ.

The Lord is alive and active today, and He speaks to each of His children directly. But sometimes, it can be difficult to see and hear Him. By exploring the story of one man’s journey toward understanding the voice of God in the slums of Nairobi, you will learn what it looks like to hear and follow Him.

Who is the Holy Spirit? What does He do? In this devotional plan, you will learn about the Spirit’s work. The Spirit is like a matchmaker, a celestial marriage broker who brings us to Christ. Then, He indwells us, helps us grow in the knowledge of the Savior, empowers us, and makes us fit for the coming kingdom.

Learning how to be filled (controlled and empowered) with the Holy Spirit is the most important discovery of the Christian life. Tragically, multitudes of Christians do not know how to be filled with the Spirit. Experience the abundant and fruitful Christian life through this reading plan.

Near the end of his life, John was the last of the living apostles and wrote a story about Jesus. It’s his testimony of who Jesus is, what he said, what he did, and who he claimed to be. Jesus has a story. He invites us to make it our story. When we make Jesus’s story our story, we have life in his name. This plan focuses on Jesus’s final moments and words with his disciples, preparing them for his crucifixion to come. It is Jesus’s last will & testament. This plan focuses on the second half of Jesus's words in John 15 and is part of an ongoing series.

Being a child of God, a follower and disciple of Jesus is a wonderful privilege. But every Christian must understand that there is a cost – it is not always easy to be a follower of Jesus. This study is about the cost of discipleship.

Jesus took time to prepare His disciples for the impending rejection that they would face because of following Him. He not only explained why they would be persecuted but also promised them an Advocate who would be with them after He had left. His Words provide perspective and encouragement as we seek to be faithful when we face opposition.

Chapter 9 of the book God Loves You explains the meaning of the Holy Spirit's person and work.

The author of this gospel is the apostle John, one of the three "inner circle" disciples: Peter, James and John. In the next 11 days this reading plan will lead you through the upper room teachings of Jesus, the night before His betrayal and death, and includes the last two "I am" statements. Join us as we reflect on the life and ministry of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.