05/17/2026
Do We Know We Have An Advocate
John chapters 14-16
John 14:16-17 - Jesus was with disciples taking care of their needs and teaching them, but now would be gone, he promised to send an advocate.
Advocate illustration- a group of people were trying to translate the Bible into an African tribes language but could not figure a word for advocate. one day while watching the tribesmen carry their goods to market he notices one man carrying nothing. he figured he was the boss, but asked the people. they said if a man falls, gets tired, gets hurt, he follows them to pick up the pieces and carry the rest of the way-- that's what an advocate is.
John 16:9 - all sin comes from not believing in Jesus. if we truly believe, we live differently.
John 16:10-11 - Sin +Satan have no power because of Jesus dying on the cross and him sending the advocate / holy Spirit.
John 20:21-22 - Disciples didn't experience a salvation until this verse . it says Jesus breathed on them... every time Jesus/God breathed on the it's was talking about giving life!
We need the Holy Spirit to change our lives
