The Spirit of Truth John 16:1-15

Jesus is preparing the disciples for His departure.  He's preparing them for ministry – bearing fruit. He's preparing them for community – love one another. He's preparing them for the response of unbelievers – prepare to be hated. He encourages them with the promise of the coming of the Holy Spirit.  The "Helper" will come from heaven and aid Jesus' followers in our mission. John 15:26-27 (ESV) “But when the Helper comes, whom I will send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth, who proceeds from the Father, he will bear witness about me. And you also will bear witness, because you have been with me from the beginning.”