Read
John 15:1-11
Reflect
The Image of Abiding (Verses 1-3)
Jesus - The True Vine
The Father - The Vine Dresser
Fruitless Branches - Dead “Judas branches.”
Associated with Jesus but not alive in Him.
Fruitful branches - Genuine believers that are alive in Christ.
The Importance of Abiding (Verses 4-6)
Why abiding/remaining important? Because the Christian life is impossible without Jesus.
The Impact of Abiding (Verses 7-11)
Effective Prayer
Supernatural Fruit - Glorifies God/Mark of Discipleship
Ongoing intimacy with Christ
Abundant Joy
Respond
Seek Christ’s face and never stop seeking.
Submit to the Father’s pruning.
Questions (For Individual or Group Study)
How will approaching prayer as intimacy with Christ change what you pray for?
What would look different in your life if you were intentionally seeking Christ’s face daily?
What difference will others notice as you grow in your enjoyment of Jesus?
How will remaining close to Jesus impact your relationship with others? (Please read and reflect on verses 12-17)
