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Guest Preacher: Rev. Pausa Kaio Thompson
Rev. Pausa K. Thompson, Senior Pastor of Dominguez Samoan Congregational Christian Church in Compton, CA and PhD Student at Claremont School of Theology in Claremont, CA.
John 15:26-27 (Common English Bible)
26 “When the Advocate comes, whom I will send to you from the Father—the Spirit of truth who goes out from the Father—he will testify about me. 27 And you also must testify, for you have been with me from the beginning.
Summary:
In life, we all will need help along the way. Sometimes, it seems that help will never come when we need it, but by faith, we believe that help is on the way.
In this scripture, the Holy Spirit comes and brings the truth of God. The Holy Spirit is understand as the Comforter, Intercessor, Counselor, Strengthener and Advocate. By the power of the Holy Spirit, we, too, can advocate for God’s truth in the world. The truth that we all are loved by God, created in God’s image and our diversity is our strength.
Reflection Questions:
- What is a word, phrase or image that comes to mind when you read or hear the text?
- What does this scripture teach you about advocacy?
- What does God invite you to do, change or be through this passage?