The New Testament Witness to Christ and His Kingdom, Student Workbook, SW13

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C. The importance of the Holy Spirit in Messiah’s vindication

1. The Teacher and Interpreter of the Holy Scriptures

a. 1 John 2.20

b. 1 John 2.27

2. The Spirit who bears witness of Messiah, John 15.26-27

3. Assurance of Messiah’s presence in the midst of his people, 1 John 4.13

4. Revealer of the treasures of Messiah to his people, John 16.13-15

5. Teacher of the truth, bringing the words of Messiah to the Apostles’ remembrance, John 14.26

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IV. The Ascension of Jesus Christ; Mark 16.19-20; Luke 24.50-53, Acts 1.9-12

A. Its accuracy as to history

1. At the end of his final charge to be his witnesses (cf. Acts 1.8), around the vicinity of Bethany

2. Jesus pronounces his blessing upon them (cf. Luke 24.50-51a).