Discussion question: In v 26 we have “In the same way the Spirit also helps our weakness;…” What is the “in the same way” in regards to? v16
The Spirit has three described functions:
- to give life to our mortal bodies (v11)
- to testify with our own spirits that we are children of God (v16)
- to intercede for us when we don’t know how to pray (v26)
Discussion question: What is hope?
- Heb 11:1 – Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.
- Rom 10:17 – So faith comes from hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ
Discussion question: If this is the case and we do have faith, what do/did we hope for?
We hope for a right relationship with God–>The word of Christ tells us that we can know God–>Our faith comes from hearing this–>This assures us of what we hope for
Lam 3:19-4 – Jeremiah seems to recall God’s goodness and His full plan for hope
v26 The Spirit helps:
John 14:16 – Jesus asks the Father for the Helper, who is with us forever
Eph 6:18
