Introduction:
Jesus' Mission Strategy: Holy Spirit-Filled People Convicting the World By God's Authoritative Word. (John 16:4-15):
- Holy Spirit-filled People ... (John 16:7)
- ...convicting the World ... (John 16:8-11)
John 7:7 - The world… hates me because I testify about it that its works are evil.
- Sin (John 16:9)
- Righteousness (John 16:10)
- Judgment (John 16:11)
Peter's Pentecost sermon (Acts 2) had all 3 elements:
[Sin] Acts 2:23 - this Jesus... you crucified and killed by the hands of lawless men.
[Righteousness] Acts 2:33 - Being therefore exalted at the right hand of God, and having received from the Father the promise of the Holy Spirit...
[Judgment] Acts 2:34-35 - For David did not ascend into the heavens, but he himself says, "'The Lord said to my Lord, "Sit at my right hand, until I make your enemies your footstool."'
- ... by God's authoritative Word . (John 16:12-15)
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Small Group Discussion
Read John 16:4-15
What was your big “take-away” from this passage / message?
What's the craziest gimmick you've heard a church attempt in order to draw people in?
Explain how the content of the Gospel can be summed up in Jesus' three words: sin, righteousness, judgment (John 16:8-11).
Breakout
Pray for one another.