Jesus told His disciples something surprising in John 16:7: “It is to your advantage that I go away.” Why would Jesus leaving ever be considered an advantage? In this episode of Scripture Examined, Travis and Colby continue their discussion on the Holy Spirit by asking what the Holy Spirit actually does. They trace His work throughout Scripture, from creation and the Old Testament to the life and ministry of Jesus, the inspiration of Scripture, His work in believers, spiritual gifts, the fruit of the Spirit, and the Christian’s need to live in daily dependence on Him. A central part of the conversation focuses on Jesus’ words in John 16 and why He could say that His departure would actually be for the disciples’ good. The episode ultimately comes back to a practical question: what does it look like to live the Christian life in dependence on the Holy Spirit rather than in our own strength? Have a question you’d like us to examine in a future episode? Email us at questions@scriptureexaminedpodcast.com You can also find Scripture Examined on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts. New episodes every other week.