Today as we get into John chapter 16:1-15 we receive powerful teachings  from Jesus concerning the persecution that was to come upon the  disciples in their day as well as the reality of persecutions which may  come upon us today. The world still hates the Gospel and the things and  people of God just as much today as was back in the times of the  disciples! Also, We receive from Jesus a great explanation of the work  of the Holy Spirit in this world, which is to convict this world of sin,  righteousness, and judgment! This is the work which will be done  through us by the Holy Spirit into this world (and now you can  understand why Christianity is not so popular in the world today).  Lastly we understand another purpose of the "Helper" is to instruct us  in God's Word as we are able to understand it! This and so much more  today with Pastor J, so have a great Friday, a great weekend, and may  God richly bless you as you receive from Him!!!