Three ways Jesus comforts us

One of the things that always stands out to me when I read the gospels is Jesus’ obvious care for his disciples. He really, truly loves them; which is to say, he really truly loves us. Jesus comforts us, even as he teaches, and often corrects us. And that stood out to me once again as I prepared to teach the conclusion of Jesus’ farewell discourse in John 16:16–33, and in particular verses 16-19.

The anxiety of the Eleven

““In a little while you will see me no longer,” Jesus said (16). “A...