John 16:7
Japanese (Colloquial version (1955))
この聖句の意味
Jesus is telling his disciples that it's better for him to leave so the Holy Spirit can come and help them. He explains that without his departure, the Comforter cannot arrive.
子どもにもわかる説明
Imagine you have a toy box, but your mom needs to go out first before she brings in new toys. Jesus is like your mom saying he has to go away for a bit so that the Holy Spirit can come and play with you, just like the new toys!
歴史的背景
John wrote this gospel around 90-100 AD, aimed at believers who wanted to understand more about Jesus' teachings. The cultural setting was one where early Christians were facing challenges in understanding their faith after Jesus' departure.
今日への適用
Think of a situation where you're nervous about moving on from something or someone because it's familiar and comfortable. This verse reminds us that sometimes, leaving the known can open doors to new blessings and support we didn't expect.