The Vineyard- May 10, 2015

The Vineyard

I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing. – John 15:5

 

John 15:9-17

-          Conduits of God’s Love

o   Jesus is the conduit through which God’s love is demonstrated to us.  In what ways does Christ demonstrate God’s love?

-          Commandments to Keep

o   Jesus connects our loving Him to our keeping His commandments.  What commandments of Jesus do you find particularly challenging?  How might you better keep those commandments?

-          What a Friend We Have in Jesus

o   As our friend, Jesus models true friendship with His willingness to lay down His life, and speak the truth.  Have you ever thought of Jesus as your Friend?

-          Does Jesus Have a Friend in Us?

o   When we consider Jesus’ commandments, and our own willingness to commit to Jesus, could we say with any truth that Jesus has a friend in us?  If not, what needs to change?

Praise God for loving us through Jesus Christ our Lord. 

Ask God to help us keep Christ’s commandments more fully and faithfully. 

Thank God for Jesus willingness to be our friend. 

Pray for the strength to be a friend to Jesus.