Her Renewed Strength Podcast | Episode 93

Hola, hermanitas! Ready for a little Friday Bible study?

Today’s devotional Bible study is on John 16:33. I dig into what this verse REALLY means and how powerful the Word of God is.

If you worry too much about everything that happens in your life or around you, this episode is for you. As you navigate the “nonsense” of life, I hope this helps you refocus on how big God is.

So grab your Bible, notebook, and pen; and let’s do this!

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Why you’ve got to check out today’s episode:

• Understand why apart from Jesus, you will not have peace

• Learn how to fix your focus on Christ and not on your circumstance so you won’t get overwhelmed and anxious

• Discover the importance of spending time in the Word and having a community for a peaceful life

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Check out these episode highlights:

02.36 – A little background on John 16:25-33 where Jesus is speaking to His disciples

I Have Overcome the World

25 “I have said these things to you in figures of speech. The hour is coming when I will no longer speak to you in figures of speech but will tell you plainly about the Father.

26 In that day you will ask in my name, and I do not say to you that I will ask the Father on your behalf;

27 for the Father himself loves you because you have loved me and have believed that I came from God.[a]

28 I came from the Father and have come into the world, and now I am leaving the world and going to the Father.”

29 His disciples said, “Ah, now you are speaking plainly and not using figurative speech!

30 Now we know that you know all things and do not need anyone to question you; this is why we believe that you came from God.”

31 Jesus answered them, “Do you now believe?

32 Behold, the hour is coming, indeed it has come, when you will be scattered, each to his own home, and will leave me alone. Yet I am not alone, for the Father is with me.

33 I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world, you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.”

06.12 – The deeper meaning of John 16:32

“Yet, I am not alone, for the Father is with me.”

• Jesus helps us better understand the relationship between God, The Father, and God, The Son

• Check out “Delighting In The Trinity: An Introduction To Christian Faith” by Michael Reeves https://amzn.to/3RU2JJk

09.11 – The deeper meaning of John 16:33

“I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace.”
Apart from Christ, we do not experience peace.

11.30 – Why it is so important to be rooted in the word of God
It is one thing to be praying, “Lord, please take this away from me!” I plead with Him all the time. It is a different thing to sit down, discipline your flesh, and prioritize the time to be in the Word of God. It is you drawing nearer to Him, not just, asking out of pain and fear of whatever it is that you are going through, but sitting and being in a relationship with the Lord.

He is speaking to us through His living word. Jesus is the Word of God. In Jesus, we have peace. So naturally, when we are in the Word, there is peace that we experience.

13.02 – “In the world, you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.”

• The word tribulation is translated from the Greek word “thlipsis.” Biblical usage of this word includes references to a pressing, pressing together, pressure. Metaphorically, it has been used to reference oppression, affliction, tribulation, distress, and straits.

• “Take heart” also mean take courage

• “Have overcome” is translated from the Greek word “nikaō.” Biblical usage of this word includes meaning to conquer, to carry off the victory, and come off victorious.

14.45 – Worship moment
See A Victory by Elevation Worship

I’m gonna see a victory
I’m gonna see a victory
For the battle belongs to You, Lord
I’m gonna see a victory
I’m gonna see a victory
For the battle belongs to You, Lord (oh yeah)

There’s power in the mighty name of Jesus
Every war He wages He will win
I’m not backing down from any giant
‘Cause I know how this story ends
Yes, I know how this story ends

16.03 – Why there is peace in Christ
Jesus conquered the world. He already overcame the job stress. He already got all your tasks for you. All you have to do is put your trust in Him. All you have to do is draw near to Him because, in Christ, there’s peace.

16.57 – The reality of a spiritual battle and your spiritual weapons

• Worship

• The Word of God

• Prayer

• Fasting if you feel like you’re under attack

• Community / Facebook Group if you feel like you are alone

As you consider what it means for Jesus to have overcome the world, you understand that the reason we suffer from anxiety – afflicted with mental health issues, physical ailments, financial burdens, and relational issues – is because we are in the world.

The new heaven and the new earth have not come about yet. We are still in the world. Jesus knew we are going through all these things. He knows! He knows how you are going to respond.

And he tells you, “Take courage! Be of good cheer, and don’t worry about it.”

Resource:

• Check out “Delighting In The Trinity: An Introduction To Christian Faith” by Michael Reeves

• Worship the Lord with this song See A Victory by Elevation Worship

• Join our private Bible study group, a great place to find a true connection & support, and real women who are down to go to spiritual war with you. We gear up to study the book of Ruth next month.

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