HOLY SPIRIT PROMISED (7 OF 21)
Scripture: John 14:15-24
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Holy Spirit Promised (7 of 21)
Series: The Upper Room
Stephen Whitney
John 14:15-24
Lisa Marino has a personal fitness coach who gives her daily advice and encouragement. But she’s never seen him. As a participant in a program called ‘‘Life Practice,’’ Lisa begins each day by sending a report of her diet, exercise, sleep, and stress to a Web site. Later, she receives an e-mail response from her coach. She says that the daily reporting helps keep her honest and focused on her fitness goals.
As Christians, we know the marvelous yet mysterious experience of having the Holy Spirit as our companion and guide - even though we can’t see him. Jesus promised his disciples he would send someone to be with them when he went to heaven.
Helper Promised :15-17 Obedience :15 John Calvin - ‘‘The love with which the disciple’s loved Christ was true and sincere. They wished to keep him in the world. He directs their love to keep the commandments which he has given them.’’
Jesus had just given them two commandments: 1. Humbly serve one another (13:12-15). Choose to do what others will not do. Be willing to minister to anyone. 2. Love one another as he had loved them (13:34-35). Continually throughout these three years. Unconditionally even when they didn’t understand.
The proof of our love for Jesus is not just a profession, but that we do what he wants us to do. Peter claimed to love Jesus so much that he was willing to die for him (13:37). It is easy to make a verbal statement when we are comfortable, but the challenge it to live it out. Obedience shows our love in a concrete meaningful way that pleases Jesus like a child to their parents.
Helper :16 For the first time Jesus tells his disciples that he will send them someone else when he leaves. God the Father would send someone to them like he had sent Jesus so they could know him.
Another - Gk. of the same kind. It would not be something different than what they had now in the person of Jesus himself.
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Series: The Upper Room
Stephen Whitney
John 14:15-24
Lisa Marino has a personal fitness coach who gives her daily advice and encouragement. But she’s never seen him. As a participant in a program called ‘‘Life Practice,’’ Lisa begins each day by sending a report of her diet, exercise, sleep, and stress to a Web site. Later, she receives an e-mail response from her coach. She says that the daily reporting helps keep her honest and focused on her fitness goals.
As Christians, we know the marvelous yet mysterious experience of having the Holy Spirit as our companion and guide - even though we can’t see him. Jesus promised his disciples he would send someone to be with them when he went to heaven.
Helper Promised :15-17 Obedience :15 John Calvin - ‘‘The love with which the disciple’s loved Christ was true and sincere. They wished to keep him in the world. He directs their love to keep the commandments which he has given them.’’
Jesus had just given them two commandments: 1. Humbly serve one another (13:12-15). Choose to do what others will not do. Be willing to minister to anyone. 2. Love one another as he had loved them (13:34-35). Continually throughout these three years. Unconditionally even when they didn’t understand.
The proof of our love for Jesus is not just a profession, but that we do what he wants us to do. Peter claimed to love Jesus so much that he was willing to die for him (13:37). It is easy to make a verbal statement when we are comfortable, but the challenge it to live it out. Obedience shows our love in a concrete meaningful way that pleases Jesus like a child to their parents.
Helper :16 For the first time Jesus tells his disciples that he will send them someone else when he leaves. God the Father would send someone to them like he had sent Jesus so they could know him.
Another - Gk. of the same kind. It would not be something different than what they had now in the person of Jesus himself.
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