John 14:15-21 reminds us that the Holy Spirit is our 2nd advocate. Jesus was the first. Now the Holy Spirit continues the work of Jesus by helping us live lives that are pleasing to the Father.

1. 6th SUNDAY of Easter: 14th May 2023

2. When we need help today, whom do we turn to?

3. What is happening TODAY?

4. What happened before this?

5. Today…
What does God’s Word have to say to us today?
John 14: 15-21
(Message from John 4: 5-26)

6. 14:15 "If you love
me, you will keep
my
commandments.
14:16 And I will
ask the Father,
and he will give
you another
Advocate, to be
with you forever.
Advocate: Parakletos – Helper - Comforter
One who pleads another’s cause

7. What is the message for TODAY?
Helper – spoke the truth on our behalf
Comforter – assured us
Defender – provided salvation
Advocate – gave Himself for us

8. What is the message for TODAY?
Helper – being the Truth today
Comforter – assures us
Defender – provides security
Advocate – continuous presence

9. 14:17 This is the Spirit of
truth, whom the world
cannot receive, because
it neither sees him nor
knows him. You know
him, because he abides
with you, and he will be
in you.
14:18 "I will not leave
you orphaned; I am
coming to you.

10. What is the message for TODAY?
Do we recognise the Spirit today?
Those of the “world” – those estranged from God.
They cannot see God if they are unchanged.
We too, cannot see the Spirit if we hang on to the
“world”
What does this mean to us today?

11. 14:19 In a little while the world will
no longer see me, but you will see
me; because I live, you also will live.
14:20 On that day you will know
that I am in my Father, and you in
me, and I in you.
14:21 They who have my
commandments and keep them are
those who love me; and those who
love me will be loved by my Father,
and I will love them and reveal
myself to them."

12. What is the message for TODAY?
We who believe are in close relationship with
God
Not admire from afar
Not imitating Jesus
But PARTICIPATE wholly in the love of the
Triune God
What does this mean to us today?

13. “…I am in my Father, and you in me, and I in you.”

14. Everything that matters, that is, ultimate intimacy with God
and Christ, is available now. What might one hope for
beyond that?
Life, abundant life, is available for living from this moment
into eternity.

15. Verse 1
Let Your living water flow over my soul
Let your Holy Spirit come and take control
Of every situation that has troubled my mind
All my cares and burdens on to you I roll
Let your living water …

16. Chorus
Jesus, Jesus, Jesus
Father, Father, Father
Spirit, Spirit, Spirit

17. Verse 2
Come now Holy Spirit and take control
Hold me in your loving arms and make me whole
Wipe away all doubt and fear and take my pride
Draw me to your love and keep me by your side

18. Chorus
Jesus, Jesus, Jesus
Father, Father, Father
Spirit, Spirit, Spirit

19. Verse 3
Give your life to Jesus, let Him fill your soul
Let Him take you in His arms and make you whole
As you give your life to Him, He'll set you free
You will live and reign with Him eternally

20. Chorus
Jesus, Jesus, Jesus
Father, Father, Father
Spirit, Spirit, Spirit

21. Verse 1
Let Your living water flow over my soul
Let your Holy Spirit come and take control
Of every situation that has troubled my mind
All my cares and burdens on to you I roll