John 16:1-4 - Do Not Stumble

Calvary Fellowship Of Ottawa

“These things I have spoken to you, that you should not be made to stumble.” (John 16:1). Jesus warned the disciples about what was coming so they would not stumble. To be fore-warned is to be fore-armed. To stumble is to become offended and tempted to fall away from our trust in Jesus. As believers we can stumble over persecution or suffering. We can also stumble over conflicts in the church. We can even be offended by Jesus Himself. Rather than being surprised at this, we should be prepared and face it honestly. Most importantly, we must bring our struggles to Jesus - including our struggles with Him.