Icebreaker:
- What is one name or title that people call you, and what does it say about you?
Scripture:
"And I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Helper, to be with you forever— the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees Him nor knows Him. You know Him, for He dwells with you and will be in you.” John 14:16-17
- What does the name “helper” say about the Holy Spirit?
Video Teaching:
- Watch Video Lesson #1
Discussion Questions:
1. Read again John 14:16-17 – What does Jesus promise about the Holy Spirit?
- Why do you think Jesus described the Holy Spirit as "another Helper"?
- In what ways have you experienced the Holy Spirit as a Helper in your life?
2. The Meaning of “The Helper”
- Jesus referred to the Holy Spirit as "The Helper" (Greek: Parakletos), which means one who comes alongside to support, comfort, and guide.
- The Greek word Parakletos means advocate, counselor, comforter, encourager, intercessor.
- How does knowing the Holy Spirit as "Comforter" impact how you handle difficult situations?
3. Read John 16:7 – Why was it better for Jesus to leave so the Helper could come?
- How does this truth affect our understanding of the Holy Spirit’s work today?
4. Read John 16:13 – How does the Holy Spirit lead us into truth?
- Can you think of a time when the Holy Spirit helped you make a wise decision?
5. Read Galatians 5:16-17
- What does it mean to "walk by the Spirit"?
- How do we resist the desires of the flesh and follow the Spirit’s leading?
Conclusion:
- In what areas of your life do you need the Holy Spirit’s help right now?
- What is one step you will take this week to rely more on the Helper?