1. GET TO KNOW THE HOLY SPIRIT John 14:22-29 Michelangelo’s Creation of Man

2. Jesus’ 2nd great teaching about the H.S. in John’s Gospel followed a question. But Lord, why do you intend to show yourself to us and not to the world? – v 22 Jesus answered this question with a discourse on unity. If anyone loves me, he will obey my teaching. My Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our home with him. –v 23.

3. We crave “spirituality.” But we tend to want to find it in an experience.

4. We crave “spirituality.” God’s solution is for us to find it in a relationship.

5. To know Jesus in His fullness... …Requires a love that trusts enough to delight in obedience....Involves the unity of the Godhead...Is the experience of a relationship with God who is at home in us.

6. HIS IDENTITY We can recognize Him!

7. Jesus calls him the paracletos KJV = Comforter –from Latin Fortes meaning 'strong' & Com meaning 'with'. –The idea was that He was the one who came to be with us to make us strong. –But the word has come to imply help in times of sorrow. NIV = Counselor –from the idea of an attorney who knows the ins & outs of the specialized area of law. –Thus He represents us & advises us in spiritual matters. The Message = Friend

8. Jesus called Him the Holy Spirit He is Holy. He is Spirit.

9. HIS AUTHORITY We can know His position!

10. The Holy Spirit… is sent by the Father. comes in Jesus Name. affects the way we live.

11. HIS MINISTRY We know what He will do!

12. He will… teach you all things... –v 26. remind you of everything I have said to you – v. 26.

13. EVIDENCE OF HIS PRESENCE We can enjoy the difference He will make in our lives! We can enjoy the difference He will make in our lives!

14. Peace (Shaloam) Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. – v 27a. I do not give to you as the world gives – v 27b.

15. Now That We Know About Him Will We Receive Him?