The Presence of Jesus and the Father
Depending on your church background, there are a lot of misguided notions about the third member of the Godhead. Thankfully, Jesus is really clear and spends quite a bit of time explaining to his disciples what exactly they ought to expect when he sends the Spirit. In John 14-16, Jesus is preparing his disciples for his departure, and for their role in carrying on his mission and ministry. They’re afraid and uncertain, and the promise of Jesus' ongoing presence with them by the Spirit is his solution to their worry! There’s a wealth of resources in the Holy Spirit, and in this series, we'll explore all Jesus' promises to us when the Spirit dwells in us. This week we look at Jesus’ promise to not leave us orphaned, and the Spirit’s role in bringing every disciple a deeper sense of God’s loving presence.
QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION
Read John 14:15-24
What seem to be the main themes of this text? What is Jesus highlighting for his disciples?
Jesus promises not to leave his disciples as orphans. What does he mean by that? How does he fulfill that promise?
To what degree can you say you've experienced God making his home in you? (see v.23)
End your time in prayer, asking the Spirit to bring a deeper sense of God's loving presence.
Jan 14, 2024 - Steve Hart