Day 1 – “I have said all these things to keep you from falling away” (John 16:1–4)

🔹 Question: Jesus prepared His disciples for hardship to strengthen their faith. What challenges or opposition am I facing in my faith journey—and how can Jesus’ words help anchor me?

Day 2 – “It is to your advantage that I go away” (John 16:5–7)

🔹 Question: Jesus said the Spirit’s presence is even better than His physical presence. Do I truly value the Holy Spirit’s role in my life—or do I live as if I’m on my own?

Day 3 – The Spirit Will Convict the World (John 16:8–11)

🔹 Question: How have I experienced the Spirit’s conviction in my own life? Am I resisting, ignoring, or responding to what He’s revealing in me today?

Day 4 – “He will guide you into all truth” (John 16:12–15)

🔹 Question: The Holy Spirit guides into truth and glorifies Jesus. Am I making space to listen and be led by Him—or am I too distracted or self-reliant to hear?

Day 5 – “Your sorrow will turn into joy” (John 16:16–22)

🔹 Question: Jesus promised that the pain of loss would give way to joy. What sorrow or waiting am I experiencing right now, and how can I trust that God is at work even in the dark?

Day 6 – “Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be full” (John 16:23–28)

🔹 Question: Jesus invites me to pray with boldness and trust in the Father’s love. How do I approach prayer—like a child who’s loved, or like a beggar unsure of my place?

Day 7 – “Take heart; I have overcome the world” (John 16:29–33)

🔹 Question: Jesus promised both trouble and victory. What fears, pressures, or uncertainties am I facing—and how does His overcoming power give me courage today?

Here are two bonus questions to encourage deeper reflection:

Bonus 1: What Does This Chapter Teach You About God?

🔹 Question: After reading John 16, what do you learn about God’s character? How does this chapter help you understand who He is and how He works in the world?

Bonus 2: How Can You Apply This to Your Life?

🔹 Question: In what ways does John 16 challenge or encourage you? What changes do you need to make in your life to better align with God’s character and will?

*All Scripture quotations from the NIV Bible.