Session 3: Holy Spirit as Advocate

 

Who is the Holy Spirit and how is the Holy Spirit helping me in my life?  We call the Holy Spirit an

“advocate.” An advocate is a helper. 

Used as a verb, one can advocate for someone, meaning come to the person’s defense. 

Watch this short film on how the Holy Spirit is our advocate:

Read John 14: 15-20, 25-29 First scroll down to verses 15-20, then scroll down to verses 25-29. 

(Jesus promised the presence of the Holy Spirit to help the Apostles. The Holy Spirit is the third Person 

of the Holy Trinity.)

 Imagine you are in the reading as one of the Apostles. How would you feel to find out Jesus would be 

going away? 

Think about it:

Why did the Apostles need encouragement? 

In what way do you want the Holy Spirit to be an advocate for you? 

 

To find out more about the Holy Spirit  look up the following Scripture passages in your Breakthrough Bible, or click on the Bible links to find the readings online. (You may have to scroll down to the proper verses in the chapter.) 

 

Readings: 

 

Matthew 3:13-17 What does the dove in the passage symbolize? 

Another symbol of the Holy Spirit is wind. While wind is an unseen force, we can see its effects. It can 

be powerful or gentle. It cannot be controlled by humans. 

Let’s read about the Holy Spirit’s descent on the Apostles and the symbol of wind that accompanied it. 

The Apostles were hiding and afraid, but after the Holy Spirit came to them, they were strong, inspired, 

and SKILLED.

Read Acts 2:1-4. 

Watch: 

 

Think about it: From all of these readings, what have you learned about the Holy Spirit? Who is the 

Holy Spirit? Answer this question in this Exit Ticket.