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Proverbs 8: 22-31
The wisdom of God speaks to us of the Son and the Spirit present with the Father from the very beginning.
Romans 5: 1-5
The Holy Spirit pours God’s love into us because of our faith in our Lord Jesus Christ.
John 16: 12-15
Jesus has all that the Father has, and the Spirit will be sent to us to help us understand.
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Acts 2: 1-11
The coming of the Spirit leads to such a transformation in the disciples that they become enthusiastic and passionate apostles of the Good news, keen and able to communicate with everyone, regardless of barriers posed by different races, nationalities and languages.
Romans 8: 8-17
Paul stresses the spiritual life as being of paramount importance for those who are Christians.
John 14: 15-16.23-26
Jesus promises the disciples that they will never be alone, for he will send them an Advocate who will remain with them. It is the Holy Spirit, who will guide them and teach them how to live as Jesus has taught them.
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Acts 1: 1-11
Luke begins the Acts of the Apostles by going back to the end of his Gospel and to the account of the ascension. He proclaims that Jesus’ return to the Father is the beginning of the Church.
Hebrews 9:24-28: 10: 19-23
The sacrifices of the old law are contrasted with Christ’s perfect sacrifice in which he bore our sins himself.
Luke 24: 46-43
Jesus instructs his disciples to await his gift of the Spirit who will empower them to preach in his name.
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Acts 15: 1-2. 22-29
Disagreement comes quickly to the early Church. Through discussion and listening, the Spirit guides the disciples to a wise outcome.
Apocalypse 21: 10-14. 22-23
Jesus is the radiant light of God’s glory. He illumines the ‘new Jerusalem’ the city of peace.
John 14: 23-29
Jesus gives his disciples his parting gift – the promise of the Holy Spirit and the power of peace.
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Acts 13:14. 43-52
Paul and Barnabas preach in Antioch in Pisidia, converting pagans. The local Jews try to undermine them, but Paul challenges them and gives a speech outlining his policy of preaching to pagans. Paul and Barnabas are ejected from the town.
Apocalypse 7:9. 14-17
John’s vision of the huge number of those who have achieved salvation. They include people from every nation, tribe and language. One of the elders speaks of the comforts and protection these people have.
John 10: 27-30
Jesus tells his listeners that the sheep who follow him listen to his voice and that they will never be lost. He states that he and the Father are one.