The Gospel of John Chapter 15 is the second of four chapters where Jesus teaches his disciples after the Last Supper. Jesus speaks of the relationships of believers to himself, to each other, and to the world. Jesus also promises to send a helper, the Holy Spirit.
Jesus states in verse 1 that he is the true vine. In other chapters, of the Book of John, he was also referred to as the true ________. Fill in the blank and cite the verse(s).
Jesus is the true light
In Chapter 1 of the Gospel of John, verse 9 tells us that Jesus is the true light: "The true light that gives light to every man was coming into the world."In the Gospel of John Chapter 6, verse 32 we read: "Jesus said to them, "I tell you the truth, it is not Moses who has given you the bread from heaven, but it is my Father who gives you the true bread from heaven."
- Love
- Joy
- Peace
Jesus is the true bread
All three references allude to the true life of the believer
Read Galatians Chapter 5, verses 22 and 23. What are the fruits of the Spirit?
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- All are virtues
- All are the result of behavior or obedience to Jesus Christ
- All are interrelated and mutually supportive
If Jesus had not come and spoken to them, they would not be guilty of sin…They have no excuse for their sin
If Jesus had not done among them what no one else did, they would not be guilty of sin. But now they have seen these miracles, and yet they have hated both me and my Father
How are all the fruits of the Spirit related? What is the greatest of these fruits and why?
The greatest is love – See I Corinthians Chapter 13.
What do you think Jesus meant when he said the Father prunes branches that bear fruit so that they will bear even more fruit? He takes away some things that are not a blessing to Him in your life as you turn to Him and do His will and bear fruit.
List the commands of Jesus to his disciples in the following verses: Verse 4: Remain in me. Verse 9: Now remain in my love. Verse 12: Love each other as I have loved you. Verse 17: Love each other.
What are the results of following these commands of Jesus as cited in the following verses? Verse 5: You will bear much fruit. Verse 8: The Father will be glorified and you will be shown as Jesus’ disciple. Verse 10: You will remain in Jesus’ love. Verse 14: You are a friend of Jesus. Verse 16: Your prayers will be answered
Why did Jesus tell his disciples to remain in his love? So that he might have joy in their obedience and that their joy might be complete (see Chapter 15, verse 11)
How can we lay down our lives for our friends? Put others before ourselves; Uplift and support one another.
Who do you think Jesus is referring to when he uses the word “world” and “they” when he is speaking to the disciples in Chapter 15:18-25?
Jesus is referring to those that do not believe in him as we see in Chapter 15, verse 19:“As it is, you do not belong to the world, but I have chosen you out of the world.”
What do we learn about the world and those in it from the following verses? Verse 18: They hated Jesus first. Verse 19: They love those who belong to it. Verse 20: They will persecute Jesus’ disciples just as they persecuted Jesus. Verse 21: They do not know The Father who sent me. Verse 23: They hate The Father as well as Jesus (See Chapter 15, vs 18)
For what 2 reasons did the world have no excuse for their sins?
Chapter 15, Verse 22:
Chapter 15, Verse 24:
Jesus commands us to love one another. How do we sometimes let things of this world prevent us from loving one another?
Hurt, disappointment, tragedy, and betrayal.
What passage of scripture is referred to in Chapter 15, verse 25?
Here are three possible answers: Ps 35:19>BR> 19 Let not those gloat over me who are my enemies without cause; let not those who hate me without reason maliciously wink the eye. Ps 69:4:>BR> Those who hate me without reason outnumber the hairs of my head; many are my enemies without cause, those who seek to destroy me. I am forced to restore what I did not steal. Ps 69:4:>BR> 25 But this is to fulfill what is written in their Law: 'They hated me without reason.'
What things do we learn about the Holy Spirit from Chapter 15, verse 26?
He had not come yet - "When the Counselor comes…” Jesus will send him - “…whom I will send to you…” He comes from The Father - “…from the Father… who goes out from the Father…” He is the Spirit of Truth - “….the Spirit of truth…” He testifies about Jesus - “…he will testify about me.”
3. To whom do you think the Holy Spirit was to testify as provided in verse 26? The disciples (See Chapter 15, verses 26 and 27)
What is the difference between what was done in laying one’s life down for his friends in that ancient culture or today’s culture and what Jesus did for his friends?
The difference in what Jesus did is significant and eternally important to all mankind.
His death was for those that were his friends then (his disciples) and those who were yet to know him (such as you and I). He didn't just die for his friends - he gave them eternal life! He gave his life for sinners so that God might be worshiped for eternity.
For scarcely for a righteous man will one die: yet peradventure for a good man some would even dare to die(Romans 5:7).
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