Keltys Worship Service, October 12, 2025

Pastor Chris Taylor

Series Title: Behold and Believe

Text: John 16:4-15

Title: Supernatural Help for the Mission of God

Big Idea: The Spirit of God works through the word of God to convict the lost of their need for the Son of God.

T.S.: What will the Spirit do?

1. He will _________ the world (vv. 8-11)

2. He will ________ the disciples (vv. 12-13)

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3. He will _________ the Son (vv. 14-15)

Discussion Questions:

1. How does Jesus address the disciples’ sorrow in response to the news of His departure?

2. In what ways is the Son’s departure and the Spirit’s coming to the advantage of the disciples (and us)?

3. What role would the Spirit play in helping the disciples (and us) accomplish God’s mission?  Be sure to unpack these things.

4. According to Jesus, why can we trust in the authority and inerrancy of the New Testament?

5. How will the Spirit glorify the Son?  How are the three points from today’s sermon related?

Application Questions:

1. What do you find most encouraging from our passage today, especially in light of last week’s passage (John 16:1-4)?

2. According to our passage, what is the evidence that someone is a believer?

3. How has today’s passage built up your confidence in the authority of God’s word?

4. Where do you see the Holy Spirit active in your own life?

5. In what ways do the truths in today’s passage make evangelism easier for you?

6. How can you glorify the Son more in your own life?

7. How does today’s passage challenge you to pray for the church?