John 16:1-15 - The Work of the Spirit

Redemption Hill Church

This week we get back into it with John 16:1-15. This chapter brings us directly into the night that Jesus was arrested and betrayed. After sharing a Passover meal with His disciples, and dismissing Judas Iscariot, Jesus took time to teach and care for His friends. This “Farewell Discourse” captures Jesus love, care, and hope for His followers. In our passage for Sunday, Jesus talked explicitly about the Holy Spirit, the One He would send as a Helper for the disciples.

The Holy Spirit can feel mysterious and confusing to many of us. For Jesus, the Spirit is the greatest gift that he could possibly send. It is the Holy Spirit who exposes our need for a Savior, who opens our hearts, minds, and ears, and who indwells us with the presence and power of God. This Sunday we will take time to consider the work of the Holy Spirit in our world and in our lives.