WEDNESDAY- 6^TH WEEK OF EASTER -C

I Reading: Acts 17:15.22-18:1: The God whom I proclaim is in fact the one whom you already worship without knowing it.

Gospel: John 16:12-15: The Spirit of truth will lead you to the complete truth.

The Work of the Holy Spirit, Jn 16:7-15

The clearest revelation of the Holy Spirit is given by our Lord Jesus himself. He had already revealed who the person of the Holy Spirit is (Jn 14:15-26). Now He reveals the work of the Holy Spirit.

1. He helps believers (v.7)

a. His help: for the believer’s good

b. His name: The Counselor, Comforter, the Helper

2. He convicts and convinces the world (v.8-11)

a. He convicts: Of sin, righteousness and judgement

b. He convinces

          1) Of sin: Because they believe not on Jesus

          2) Of righteousness: Because Jesus’ righteousness is proven-He is ascended as Lord

          3) Of judgement: Because Jesus condemned Satan

3. He guides believers (v12-13)

a. Through speaking the truth

b. Through leading into all truth

c. Through showing things to come

4. He glorifies Jesus: He shows the things of Jesus to believers (v.14-15)

Thought: Christ is declaring that there is perfect unity in the Godhead (Jn 10:37-38, 14:10, 17:22).

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