When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all truth, for he will not speak on his own authority, but whatever he hears he will speak, and he will declare to you the things that are to come. He will glorify me, for he will take what is mine and declare it to you. John 16:13-14 (ESV)

Fallen Condition Focus: We do not understand the truth about Jesus. We need God to make his truth known to us so that we may understand fully Jesus Christ, his Word. Therefore, we need a teacher, a guide to lead us into greater understanding of God's truth in Jesus Christ. 

Sermon Proposition: Since Christ has sent to us his Holy Spirit to guide us into all truth, we ought to welcome the Holy Spirit to be our guide. 

The importance of a good tour guide

Main Point #1 Since Christ has sent to us his Holy Spirit to guide us into all truth, we ought to trust Him to make known God's truth to us through the written Word.

Main Point #2 Since Christ has sent to us his Holy Spirit to guide us into all truth, we ought to listen to Him by regular study and meditation on God's Word. 

Main Point #3 Since Christ has sent to us his Holy Spirit to guide us into all truth, we ought to submit and follow Him into greater understanding of God's truth in the Word.

Conclusion and Call to Respond