The Promise of a Helper
1. Welcome & Connection
Have everyone share a highlight and a challenge from their week.
Follow-up: Last week we ended by asking what God was leading you to do. Did you take a step toward that? How did it go?
2. Engage with the Message
What stood out to you from this week's message?
Was there a specific scripture, quote, or idea that challenged or encouraged you?
3. Dive Into Scripture
Have someone read the main passage(s) aloud.
John 14:16-17 (NLT)
16 And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Advocate, who will never leave you.
17 He is the Holy Spirit, who leads into all truth. The world cannot receive him, because it isn’t looking for him and doesn’t recognize him. But you know him, because he lives with you now and later will be in you.
What does this passage reveal about God?
What does it reveal about humanity?
4. Reflect on Discipleship Focus
Follow Jesus: What does it mean to trust the Holy Spirit and how can you deepen your trust in the Holy Spirit as your Advocate, as mentioned in verse 16?
Be Changed by Jesus: In what ways is the Holy Spirit leading you into all truth and transforming your daily habits, as described in verse 17? What role does the Holy Spirit play in your daily life?
On Mission with Jesus: How can you rely on the Holy Spirit to help you love and serve others more effectively? Do you have a story of when you followed the guidance of the Holy Spirit to serve, pray for, or speak to someone?
5. Pray & Apply
What is God asking your next step of application to be this week? Pray together for each other's application.
Leader Note: Write down the application/prayer for everyone to reference next week.