YOUR SORROW WILL BE TURNED INTO JOY

John 16:16-22

I.  AN EXPLANATION

1. (v.20) A strong statement
2. (v.21) A vivid illustration – childbirth
3. (v.22) A comforting conclusion

1. “You will be sorrowful”
2. “BUT your sorrow will be turned into joy”

 The disciples would experience intense sorrow in the death of Christ

 The disciples would experience great joy in the resurrection of Christ

1. “I will see you again”
2. “Your heart will rejoice”
3. “Your joy no one will take from you”

II.  AN APPLICATION

1. We will experience intense sorrow
2. We will experience great joy

1. Earthly joy through the resurrection of Christ (I Peter 1:3-8)
2. Eternal joy at the return of Christ (Romans 8:18-22; II Corinthians 4:16-18)