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Lesson 2: The Counselor Jesus Promised
Jesus told His friends that it was good for them that He was going away. Why? Because of the Counselor He would send. In this lesson we see what the Spirit does for us.
Scripture readings
John 14:26
But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things, and will remind you of all that I said to you.
John 16:7
Nevertheless I tell you the truth: It is to your advantage that I go away, for if I don’t go away, the Counselor won’t come to you. But if I go, I will send him to you.
John 16:13
However when he, the Spirit of truth, has come, he will guide you into all truth, for he will not speak from himself; but whatever he hears, he will speak. He will declare to you things that are coming.
Acts 2:1-4
Now when the day of Pentecost had come, they were all with one accord in one place. Suddenly there came from the sky a sound like the rushing of a mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. Tongues like fire appeared and were distributed to them, and one sat on each of them. They were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and began to speak with other languages, as the Spirit gave them the ability to speak.
The lesson
Welcome back, friends. Today we look at what the Holy Spirit does.
In John 14:26, Jesus says the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, will teach us all things and remind us of all that Jesus said. When you read a verse and it suddenly comes alive, that may be the Spirit at work.
In John 16:13, Jesus calls Him the Spirit of truth, who guides us into all truth. He does not speak on His own. He points us to the truth about Jesus. So the Spirit will never lead us away from Scripture.
In John 16:7, Jesus says it is to our advantage that He goes away, because then He will send the Counselor. The Spirit can be with every believer everywhere, at the same time.
Then, in Acts 2:1-4, the day of Pentecost comes. The believers were gathered together. There was the sound of a mighty wind, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit. The promise had arrived.
The Spirit teaches, reminds, guides and comforts. We don’t have to earn Him. We can simply listen.
Reflection questions
Private, for your own journal.
- When has a Bible verse seemed to speak right to me?
- What does it mean to me that the Spirit guides into truth?
- How can I make more room to listen to Him this week?
Quiz
Closing prayer
Holy Spirit, thank You for teaching and guiding me. Remind me of Jesus' words when I need them. Lead me into truth. In Jesus' name, amen.
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