THIRD PRESENTATION OF THE DISCOURSE
In 16.4b-33: Although the discourse continues, this marks a new beginning.
Read John 15.4b-11. In verses 4b-6: Jesus returns to the theme of his departure (see 14.1-8). Earlier Thomas asked where Jesus was going (14.5), and Peter had already asked, Lord where are you going (13.36). Here Jesus complains that none of you asks me, "Where are you going?" (16.5. Jesus had previously assured them he would not leaved them orphaned (14.18). Here he stresses the expediency of his departure. In verses 7-11: The Advocate and the world. Jesus' departure is the means by which he is able to send the Advocate (see 14.16, 17, 26), either Jesus' renewed presence in the Spirit (14.18-19, 23) or the the one who takes Jesus' place. In relation to the world the Advocate performs three tasks: (a) He will prove the world wrong, that is, convict by exposing. Just as the coming of the light exposed the sin of the world (3.19-21, so does the coming of the Advocate. (b) He will vindicate the righteous of Jesus. (c) He will judge the world, a judgment (see 3.17-21; 5.24; 12.47-48) revealed when the ruler of this world is condemned, judged, cast out (see 12.31; 14.3). Comments or Questions..
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