Choice 2: John 14-16- The Savior's Instructions about the Holy Ghost
The role of the Holy Ghost:
- Teach us the mysteries of heaven
- Testify of Christ
- Protect us from evil influences
- Protect us from physical dangers
- Comfort us when we are sad
- Guide us when we are lost
- Cleanse us of sorrow and guilt
- Correct us when we are doing things wrong
- Allows us to receive personal revelation
- Help us share the gospel with others
John 14:15-17- The Holy Ghost is the Comforter and the Spirit is truth
John 14:26-27- The Holy Ghost teaches truth, and helps you remember things of God. The Spirit brings peace and comfort during times of trial
John 15:26-27- The Holy Ghost is sent to testify of Jesus Christ so we can bear witness of the Savior as well
John 16:7-8- The Holy Ghost is sent to be a messenger of the Lord. The Spirit is here to correct us and chastise us so we can repent of our sins.
John16:13-14- The Spirit of the Lord is here to guide us in truth and righteousness. The Spirit glorifies God.
After Christ left the earth the disciples were given the Holy Ghost to allow them to perform miracles and teach the gospel. They were able to learn from the Spirit on what to say and do to testify of Christ. They were able to be used in the hands of the Lord because they followed the promptings of the Spirit.
Having the Spirit in my life is everything to me. When I lose the Spirit, my life feels empty and lonely. When I don't have the Spirit guiding me I feel vulnerable to the temptations of Satan, I am depressed and I lose hope. I love that I get to work to have the Spirit in my life. I know when I read the scriptures daily and say my prayers the Spirit can guide me even more through my life.
