In Jesus’ “Farewell Discourse”, he is preparing the disciples for his coming departure. He seeks to relieve their anxiety and sorrow by assuring them 1) that it is no final departure, but that he will return, and 2) that he is not leaving them alone, but leaving them the “parting gift” of the Holy Spirit. Christians should have confidence\u00a0that they have the Spirit\u00a0of God in\u00a0them, enabling them to persevere through difficulties they will face in this life. And, they have hope that the sorrow of this world is followed by the infinite, unending joy of the coming new world.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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