Hated and Helped

Jesus tried to prepare His disciples for what would happen after He returned to the Father. First, the bad news: the world would hate them just as it hated Jesus. They have been called out of the world, are no longer following the course of the world, and are now follower a new Master. But the good news is that the Holy Spirit is coming, and the Holy Spirit would bear witness to the Son through them. The Spirit continues to be at work convicting the world of sin, righteousness, and judgment. How does these two truths encourage us as we bear witness to Jesus in a world that hates Him? (John 15.18-16.11) September 15, 2024.