The Unfinished Sentence (John 16:5-15)

About this episode

This episode explores John 16:5-15 and the implications of the Holy Spirit's guidance beyond the initial teachings given to the disciples.

Jesus tells his disciples there's more he wants to say, but they can't handle it yet. It's an admission that the text has edges, that revelation isn't finished, that the Spirit was sent precisely to take us further than the disciples could go. This episode looks at John 16:5-15 and asks the question Jesus leaves hanging: what does the Spirit want to show us today that those first followers weren't ready for? If you've ever felt like the Bible was being used as a ceiling rather than a starting point, this one is for you. Watch the episode on video:  https://youtu.be/lJT-FO2Dt8A   ----------------- My new book, The Edge of the Inside, is now available. You can get a signed copy or in whatever form you prefer: https://www.edgeoftheinside.com/ Join the online community and get access to exclusive content and experiences: https://www.jeremyjernigan.com/online-community Trying to make sense of faith? Download my free Deconstruction Field Guide. It's a ten-page resource to help you navigate what's next so you don't have to do it alone.   https://www.jeremyjernigan.com/opt-in  

People in this episode

Host: Jeremy Jernigan

Topics covered

• revelation
• Holy Spirit
• faith
• Bible interpretation
• spiritual growth

Keywords

• Jesus
• disciples
• spirituality
• deconstruction
• faith journey

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: YouTube

Books & works: The Edge of the Inside

Places: John 16:5-15

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