Answer #20

           We recognize and know that holy spirit was acting in Jesus behalf, in his absence, as leader-messiah for the congregations. If Jesus had remained on earth, there would have been no need to send ‘another helper.’ So Jesus was still ‘present’ with the congregation even though he was in heaven and had put holy spirit in charge of them. He can do the same thing today, by putting someone in charge of ‘Israel’ to lead and guide them while he is in heaven. Also, remember that true restoration of first century Israel did not begin until after Pentecost when holy spirit was put in charge of their spiritual growth. Likewise today, true restoration will begin for modern-day Israel when the "Spirit of Truth" or "Elijah" is sent to God’s Name People of our day, to fully restore them. And, as in the first century, Jesus will be present with the congregations as "Elijah" does his work.