JOHN 16:16-24 ... 'ASK, AND YE SHALL RECEIVE, THAT YOUR JOY MAY BE FULL.' (A REAL SPIRITUAL SECRET!)

[bruceanderson]

Holy Holy Holy is the name of Jesus Christ our Saviour and Lord who hears and answers our prayer ❣ All power and glory belong to Him ❣Enjoyed and encouraged by this scripture lesson 💯 *AMEN BROTHER BAGWELL*

[sundayholley]

There is nothing like the moment when Jesus takes your sorrow and turns it into joy! The circumstance may not have changed, but when he steps in and walks closer with you it does brighten up your heart. Thank you Preacher!

[juliamcminn]

I am so full of joy today, for many prayers are answered. My Grandson just today got a unanimous vote from the congregation to be Senior Pastor at a local Church. Wow, joy in knowing he is happily serving the Lord. What a calling. Pray for him, his name is Brandon.

[jayprewett]

Watched and enjoyed! Great class. The work of the Holy Spirit and the presence of Christ in our lives is such a privilege! I thank the Lord for my Saviour! Amen, Bro. Mike.

[hungarysammy]

Encouraging and uplifting lesson to my heart today! Thank you, Sir!

[elainedeyton]

Oh my what a blessing! Trouble and sorrow shall all pass away but His Joy is full and forever! God be with you today Preacher in everything you do! 🙏

[almawright]

I can’t wait till I see my Savior. Face to Face when I see Jesus.Face to Face when I see my friend. I don’t remember any more of the song but I will be shouting for joy when I see the one who died for me

[dandallalio]

Enjoyed the lesson. So thankful for the sacrifice of your time.

[lindaarnold]

What an encouraging lesson, and what a promise from our Lord that he will give us joy for sorrow! Thank you Bro. Bagwell that you go that extra mile to teach us these lessons even though you are exhausted. We appreciate you so much. May God continue to give you and Sis. Debbie the strength to travel and be a blessing to so many people.

[dewaynegravley]

Watched, learned and enjoyed! What a great nugget! Prayer is the key to my joy! It was praying and asking the Lord Jesus to save me that brought about real lasting joy!

[Debraroddy]

I just finished watching the wonderful Revival that you preached today and the beautiful Ordination of Alan Bradley at Way of the Cross Baptist Church. Enjoyed the service there and enjoyed this lesson tonight from you greatly! Thank you Brother Bagwell and God Bless.

[danielatkins]

I liked learning that my heart shall rejoice when HE SEES ME. Not the other way around. That is good scripture to think on to understand better.

[jessicaspears]

I'm always so happy to see your lessons posted! I had a great sermon in church this morning, and now yours! Here we go ....!

[FayE]

*Amen am feeling so awesome when I hear the words of God and you are so passionate about the words we must love God because He first love us what and amazing God we serve thanks again Brother Bagwell continuous blessings to you Sister Debbie and your family 🙏❤🇯🇲*

[preachermaiconanastacio-re]

Was a great blessing! Keep preachimg the word; it really fed me. Miss you and appreciate you!

[gregb.]

Watched and learned like always! Thank you sir!

[dwighthuffman]

Amen dear Brother thanks and let’s pray

[awsomemania]

Awesome study, Dr. Bagwell! Really enjoyed this today! The disciples did not understand verse 16. This is a cryptic saying. It is a hidden saying or veiled saying. In John 16:25, Jesus calls this a proverb. "A little while"/μικρόν/mikron. Jesus is reminding them again that He is going to the cross. He will be crucified and buried (will not see HIm) and then He will be resurrected (they will see Him). He goes to the Father somewhere during that time. He ascended to Heaven and sprinkled His eternal blood on the altar in the presence of God the Father. Verse 17 probably does not include John when discussing the disciples. They don't comprehend what the Lord is saying. There was some things Jesus wanted to teach the disciples, but they could not handle the load. We have never seen the Lord physically. However, Jesus is coming again! He will descend from heaven, and He will call His children home. AMEN! "Desirous"/θέλω/thelō. Jesus knows that their hearts desire is for Him to explain this to them. We should all believe in the "blessed hope" (Titus 2:11-13). We don't see Him now, but we will see Him in a little while. Amen! If we truly believe this, we will live a cleaner life. 25 times in John's Gospel we see "Verily, verily". Jesus says this when He puts great emphasis on His statements. "Weep and lament" means to cry out loud like a baby, sobbing. "Weep"/κλαίω/klaiō. "Lament"/θρηνέω/thrēneō. The world rejoices when Jesus is gone. Why? Because He points out their sin. "Sorrow"/λύπη/lupē. You sorrow will be birthed into joy. "Woman"/γυνή/gunē. "Travail"/τίκτω/tiktō. "Delivered"/γεννάω/gennaō. "Anguish"/θλίψις/thlipsis/ refers to the pressure, the birthing process. "Man"/ἄνθρωπος/anthrōpos. The woman doesn't remember the pain of the childbirth once the baby is born. Jesus is telling them that all of the pain they are going to go thru will result in ultimate joy. Jesus said, "Blessed are they that mourn, for they shall be comforted". Amen! Jesus doesn't tell them that they will have to find Him, He tells them in verse 22 that He will come to them. "Rejoice" means to brighten up. We should have that resurrection joy, that Holy Spirit joy, that fruit of the Spirit. "Taketh"/αἴρω/airō. "Ask" means to ask question. He tells them they won't be wondering what "a little while" means. A lot of our questions will be answered when He comes again. "Ask"/αἰτέω/aiteō. All the way thru the upper room sermon, prayer is given again and again. Six times Jesus brings up prayer in His last words to His disciples. He makes it clear that prayer is essential. "Nothing"/οὐδείς/oudeis. "Receive"/λαμβάνω/
lambanō. We can go boldly before the throne to the Father. This was such a great study! Thank you so much for doing these!

[gaylesimmons]

Brother Bagwell I was wondering if you knew anything about dr Donald Barnhouse