John 16:16-24:
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In Christ we have eternal life and direct access to God the Father
Through Christ’s death and resurrection we have the joy of eternal life and peace with God the Father.
John 16:16–18““A little while, and you will see me no longer; and again a little while, and you will see me.” So some of his disciples said to one another, “What is this that he says to us, ‘A little while, and you will not see me, and again a little while, and you will see me’; and, ‘because I am going to the Father’?” So they were saying, “What does he mean by ‘a little while’? We do not know what he is talking about.””
Its not surprising that the disciples had trouble understanding these words. what did Jesus mean
You will understand and have access to all the blessings of salvation with all heavenly resources that your joy may be made complete in bearing fruit to the glory of God.
The joy of eternal life - resurrection gives new spiritual life
The joy of a holy life - resurrection gives new power for a holy life
After the resurrection the would understand and They will have all the blessings of salvation and all the heavenly resources to live a holy godly fruitful life
I will see you again is a subtle shift aimed at comforting the disciples. It’s this personal love and concern where they won’t just see him but Jesus will see them. It’s like his words in John 14:18-19.
