Episode #133
We Have An Advocate: Jesus | Danny Robertson | August 23, 2026
What happens when you mess up — again — and you're not sure you can face God about it? This episode walks through 1 John 2:1-2 and one of the most comforting ideas in Scripture: we have an Advocate, and His name is Jesus. Danny Robertson traces the word "advocate" (Greek: parakletos) through John 14-16, showing how it points first to the Holy Spirit and then, in 1 John, to Jesus Himself — the one who stands at the Father's right hand pleading your case. From there, the message opens into the Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur), the ancient scapegoat ritual, and the Ark of the Covenant, tracing how each one foreshadows what Jesus already accomplished on the cross. 1 John 2:1-2 (NIV): "My dear children, I write this to you so that you will not sin. But if anybody does sin, we have an advocate with the Father—Jesus Christ, the Righteous One. He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world." Chapters: 0:00 – What is an Advocate? 4:45 – The Holy Spirit as our Advocate 11:15 – Jesus, the atoning sacrifice 18:07 – Day of Atonement / Yom Kippur explained 21:32 – The scapegoat and the scarlet thread 29:45 – The Ark of the Covenant, explained 35:51 – God is love River City Christian Center | Danny Robertson | August 23, 2026 Washington, NC rivercitychristiancenter.com ️ Subscribe and leave a review! Be blessed in Jesus' name!
