I mentioned in class that the New Testament calls the Holy Ghost “the Spirit of Christ.” It indeed does, twice!

Romans 8:9 … “But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his.”

1 Peter 1:11 … “Searching what, or what manner of time the Spirit of Christ which was in them did signify, when it testified beforehand the sufferings of Christ, and the glory that should follow.”

In John chapter 19 thus far …

Verses 1-5 have emphasized “glorifying” the Son and the Father!

But verses 6-19 emphasize “sanctifying” the people of God, His followers!

Living holy lives for our dear Lord’s sake.

Our chapter speaks several times about the “Name” of the Lord, of our great God. (Four times in all!)

Proverbs 18:10 came to mind … “The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.”

Just as God the Father “kept” Israel long ago … so Jesus is asking Him to “keep” the Church!

Jeremiah 31:10 … “Hear the word of the LORD, O ye nations, and declare it in the isles afar off, and say, He that scattered Israel will gather him, and keep him, as a shepherd doth his flock.”

Just a few things I omitted in today’s lesson. Of course, you can watch the whole Class anytime!

— Dr. Mike Bagwell

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