The Walk: Week 2 Day 1 Relationship with Jesus is experienced through the Holy Spirit
Day 1: The promise of His presence
“If you love me, you will obey what I command. 16 And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Counselor to be with you forever— 17 the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives with you and will be in you. 18 I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you. 19 Before long, the world will not see me anymore, but you will see me. Because I live, you also will live. 20 On that day you will realize that I am in my Father, and you are in me, and I am in you. 21 Whoever has my commands and obeys them, he is the one who loves me. He who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I too will love him and show myself to him.” – John 14:15-21
A famous Christian author named A.W. Tozer once said that in his opinion most Christians are attempting to do the impossible. They are trying to be happy without a sense of God’s presence. What Tozer said about happiness is also true of discipleship. The basic command/invitation that Christ gave potential disciples was; “follow me”. In light of that look again at the words of Jesus in John 14:15-21. In your own words what is he telling us in these verses about his presence with us and our relationship with Him after his crucifixion and resurrection? What encouragements or assurances does he give us? What response do you think you should have to his promises? Jot down your ideas below.
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Our memory verse for this week is John 14:20b: I am in my Father, and you are in me, and I am in you.
Continue reading the Bible. Keep reading the gospel of John. If you are reading a lot and finish John consider reading Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians or Luke. Or ask the group or person you are doing The Walk with to make suggestions. The important thing is to try to be consistent in your reading. Write down your questions, thoughts and insights as you read. Don’t forget to review your memory verse from last week and this week.
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