, 27. So much in this world troubles us because we follow Jesus! But Jesus has not left us to fend for ourselves.  He has sent God the Holy Spirit as our Counselor.  The Spirit testifies about Jesus. Parts: A. To comfort us with Christ's forgiveness. B. To assure us with God’s truth.  Preached on May 19, 2013, for Pentecost: The Coming of the Holy Spirit, at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church (WELS), Hancock, MN. Print copy at http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/The-Counselor-Testifies-about-Jesus-John15_26,27.html

The Only God Who Blesses -- Numbers 6:24-26

St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church is a Bible-based church, centered on the Good News of Jesus, our divine Savior from sin. These weekly messages from God's Word seek to build us up in Christ, as the Holy Spirit strengthens our faith in God's promises and binds us together in Christian love. Through his Word and Sacraments we are caught by Jesus. St. John's is located in Hancock, Minnesota and is a member of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS). Scripture quotations often taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION(R). NIV(R). Copyright (C) 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society.