The Witness to Jesus
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 give us when the Spirit dwells in us. This week we look at Jesus' promise to empower us by the Holy Spirit to bear witness to Jesus.
QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION
Read John 15:18-25
What is Jesus trying to prepare his disciples for? How do you think they would have received these words?
Jesus promises the Helper will "bear witness" to Jesus. What does he mean by that? How does he fulfill that promise?
To what degree can you say you've experienced this sense of empowerment for mission and ministry?
End your time in prayer, asking the Spirit to bring greater power to us, our communities, and our church!
Jan 28, 2024 - Steve Hart