Sermon Title: Dealing with Despair

Preacher: Jeremy Deck

Three realities about who Jesus is that help us deal with despair...

1. The Absence of Jesus is Spiritual Darkness (vv. 16-17)

2. The Sovereignty of Jesus Controls the Chaos (vv. 18-19)

3. The Presence of Jesus Alleviates Fear/Brings Ultimate Peace (vv. 20-21)

John Series Resources

Primary Commentaries:

Don Carson, The Gospel According to John (The Pillar New Testament Commentary)

F.F. Bruce, The Gospel of John: A Verse by Verse Exposition

Grant Osborne, John Verse by Verse (Osborne New Testament Commentaries)

Devotional Resources/Further Study:

Josh Moody, John 1-12 For You (God’s Word for You)

Justin Buzzard, Knowing the Bible: John (TGC Courses on the Bible)

www.thegospelcoalition.org/course/knowing-bible-john/#week-1-overview

To learn more about Gospel Life Church visit https://www.gospellifemn.org.