In the “Farewell Discourse”—the final three and a half chapters from John’s Gospel, John leaves his readers with some of the most intimate and important teachings of Jesus. One of these themes is that of the Holy Spirit, and the role of the Spirit in our everyday journey through life. The Holy Spirit is what makes it possible to be present with God. Unlike in Jesus’ day, when people fought over time with Jesus in the flesh, you don’t have to crawl, fight, or clamber to get into God’s presence. Through the Spirit, God made a way to be with you always. Even if you may not have seen him or sensed him lately, his promise is sure—he really is with you.
Homework
Tell the Spirit he’s welcome.
Don’t be afraid.
If you want to listen to the Spirit of God, it helps to know the word of God.
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Bible Study Recommendation: Forgotten God by Frances Chan
Turn on your vehicle’s Lane Change Warning System.
Book Recommendations: Open to the Spirit by Scot McKnight Paul, the Spirit, & the People of God by Gordon Fee God’s Empowering Presence by Gordon Fee
Song Recommendations: Holy Spirit Come by Rita Springer Holy Spirit by Fancesca Battistelli
Verse for the Week: John 14:17
Prayer Requests
Worship Songs
Graves Into Gardens
Brandon Lake, Chris Brown, Steven Furtick, and Tiffany Hammer
