I think Jesus actually WANTED the Disciples to ask that question, “Where goest thou, Lord?”

Then I am wondering of myself, do I concentrate much on … Where He has gone? What He is doing? What He has next on His Schedule?

Don’t misunderstand me. I am not in any way minimizing Jesus’ three-year earthly Ministry. There occurs the Virgin Birth, Sinless Life, Vicarious Death, Literal Resurrection, the Essence of our eternal Salvation!

But John the Apostle began his great Gospel with 18 verses (the Prologue) that stretch back into eternity past when Jesus was “the Word” and was “with God the Father” and was “God!” (He still is God, never has ceased being God, never will!) Then John continues showing Jesus as “Creator!” Before He ever came to earth for His Public Ministry!

John also (but now in his Book of Revelation) looks into the future. Not only where Jesus is right now but what He is doing and plans yet to do! Bible Prophecy! “Lord, where goest Thou?”

Yes, our great Saviour has a PAST MINISTRY, a PRESENT MINISTRY, and a FUTURE MINISTRY! And we need to study Him in every Phase of His Being, His eternal Being!

He wants us to do so!

“But now I go my way to him that sent me; and none of you asketh me, Whither goest thou?” John 16:5

Further into our Text Jesus also promised His “Divine Delivery,” His sending the sweet Holy Spirit to earth! “Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you.” Verse 7 of John 16, I loved that Term “Divine Delivery!”

Someone rightly said … “We experience Jesus Christ’s Presence in the Holy Spirit’s Presence!” In no other waycould our Lord have promised … “Lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.” Matthew 28:28

In class … the verse I mentioned that uses the Pauline expression “overmuch sorrow” is 2 Corinthians 2:7.

Best of all really … just watch the whole lesson …

— Dr. Mike Bagwell

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