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Posts Tagged "Vine"
Abide in My Love
November 02, 2019
Abide in My Love - John 15:9-11
Digging Deeper:
- To what does Jesus compare his love for us?
- How would you describe the Father’s love for Jesus?
- What does it look like to abide in Christ’s love? Are you doing that?
- How does sin affect our enjoyment of Christ’s love and joy?
- How do we experience Christ’s joy?
- What is the relationship between our joy (v11) and God’s glory (v8)?
Other passages to consider:
John 3:35; 4:34; 5:19-21; 8:29,55; 10:17-18; 12:27-28; 13:1; 14:31; 17:24-26; Eph 3:14-21; Gal 2:20; Heb 12:2; 1 John 1:4-2:6; Rom 8:31-39
Abiding in Christ
October 25, 2019
Abiding in Christ - John 15:4-11
Digging Deeper:
- What would it look like for you to stay close to Jesus this week?
- What things pull you away from Christ or get in the way of you staying close to Christ?
- How does sin disrupt our experience of Christ’s love and joy?
- How is living for God’s glory connected with our joy being full?
Other passages to consider:
Matt 4:4; John 6:53-69; 15:1-16; 17:17-26; Gal 2:20; 5:22-24; Eph 3:7-21; Heb 12:1-2
Vital Connection
October 17, 2019
Vital Connection - John 15:1-6
Digging Deeper:
- How do we know if a branch is alive and healthy?
- What are examples of fruit in a Christian’s life? Do you see fruit in your life?
- How does the vine and branches metaphor teach the need for ongoing connection with Christ?
- What does it look like to abide in Christ? How can you grow in abiding in Christ?
Other passages to consider:
Isa 5:1-7; Matt 4:4; 7:15-20; John 6:53-69; 13:21-30; 15:1-17; Gal 5:22-24; Col 1:3-8; Heb 12:5-11