THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO JOHN - PART XIX

THE RENEWED PROMISE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT AND RESULTING POWER AND JOY

I. The next part of the Last Supper discourse repeats the themes of the beginning, with Jesus saying He will depart, but send the Holy Spirit to strengthen the Apostles and fill them with joy.

II. Jesus then returns to the theme of His departure, and makes it clearer that: (1) His departure will be more a matter of not being seen than not being present; and (2) He will depart, return again for awhile, and then depart again.