1. How does Jesus’ promise of the Holy Spirit in John 16:16-33 give us confidence in times of uncertainty, suffering, or doubt?
2. What does it mean for our grief to be turned into joy, as Jesus says in verse 20? Can you think of a time when God brought joy out of sorrow in your life?
3. Jesus warns that His disciples will scatter in fear (v. 32), yet He reassures them with peace (v. 33). How does this tension between fear and faith play out in our own spiritual journey?
4. In John 16:33, Jesus declares, “Take heart! I have overcome the world.” How should this truth shape the way we respond to trials, disappointments, and the brokenness we see around us?
5. Jesus describes the work of the Holy Spirit as guiding, enlightening, and sustaining us. How do you experience the Spirit’s presence in your daily life? What practices can help us remain attentive to the Spirit’s leading?