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27 May - 2 June 2012

Pentecost

John 15.26-27; 16.4b-15

Resurrection Life - Week 8 of 9

Nine weeks in which, through praying the Scriptures, we begin to discover the skills needed to live in the light of the resurrection. 

The Spirit alongside us

The word often used in the Greek texts to describe ‘the Holy Spirit’ – parakletos – is translated in various ways in English versions. We explore some of these, to discover that their diversity provides us with a rich variety of understandings.

This week's reading, John 15.26-27;16.4b-15, provides an opportunity to:

  • reflect on the words used to describe the Spirit and how they help us to understand something about the Spirit’s nature (AAA and CYP)
  • consider ways in which the Spirit sets us free (AAA and CYP)
  • reflect on the role of an advocate. (CYP)

These resources were first published in Issue 59 May/June 2012.

Lectionary Bible readings for RCL Pentecost
Ezekiel 37.1-14 Psalm 104.24-34,35b Acts 2.1-21 John 15.26-27; 16.4b-15

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