“In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world."

1. If you know that you will die tomorrow, what will be your best wish today?

2. 1) How do you prepare your attitude for the coming tribulation?

    2) Why doesn’t God prevent tribulations from us?

    3) What does God want to give us instead of removing tribulations?

3. What kinds of events were waiting for Jesus, who declared a victory over the world?

    1) Iscariot Judah

    2) His disciples

    3) Religious authorities (Matthew 26:3-4)

    4) The crowd

    5) Roman authorities

    6) Crucifixion

4. 1) Did Jesus have a victory or a defeat in the worldly aspect?

    2) Why do you think so?

5. How did Jesus have a victory over the world?

    1) His disciples who deserted Him at the last moment. (John 13:1)

    2) Iscariot Judah who sold Jesus. (Matthew 26:47-50)

    3) Unjustified trials (1 Peter 2:22-24)

    4) The jeering crowd

    5) Roman authorities and soldiers (Luke 23:34)

    6) The suffering at the cross (Philippians 2:6-8)

    7) Death

6. 1) Whom did Jesus overcome in order to have a victory over the world?

    2) How can we have a victory over ourselves?

7. With what did Jesus overcome the world and Himself?

8. What is your definition for the victory in your life? (John 17:4)

9. How does the victory of your life manifest in your heart?

Life application:

1)  Do you have peace in your heart right now?  If not, why?

2)  How can you maintain peace in your heart in the midst of tribulations and trials?

3)  What would you prefer, a long meaningless life or a short life to accomplish God’s will for your life?

Prayer:

Dear Jesus, thank You for Your victory over the world and Your death on the cross. Give me the wisdom to understand Your assignment for my life. Give me a bold attitude in preparation to face the coming tribulations. Help me to have overflowing God’s peace in my heart with hope, faith and love even in the midst of tribulations so that I can complete the work You gave me in order to glorify God the Father. I pray in the name of Jesus Christ.  Amen!