Context
Who was Jesus speaking to in John 15?
The disciples
How did Jesus describe Himself in John 15?
True vine
How should believers love one another?
They should love one another as Christ loved them (John 15:12)
If someone hates Jesus, who else does that person hate?
God the Father (John 15:23)
Complete the scripture in John 15:12, “My ___ is this: ___ ___ ___ as I have loved you.”
“Command”, “Love each other”
My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. - John 15:12
In John 15:2, what does “he prunes” also mean in Greek?
“He cleans”
How did Jesus describe the Father in John 15?
The gardener
How do we remain in Jesus’ love?
By keeping His commandments (John 15:10)
According to verse 26, what will the Advocate do when sent from the Father onto the disciples?
Testify about Jesus
Complete the scripture in John 15:8, “This is to my ___ ___, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to ___ ___ ___.
“Father’s glory”, “be my disciples”
This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples. - John 15:8
What happened shortly after Jesus taught His disciples in John 15?
He was arrested. The conversation happened at or after the Last Supper
How will a believer bear more fruit?
Remain in Christ, and Christ remains in you
Why did Jesus regard His disciples as friends?
It was because He made known to them everything that he learned from the Father. (John 15:15)
Why will the unbelievers be held accountable for their sins?
They will be held accountable for their sins because they have heard the word of God (John 15:22)
Complete the scripture in John 15:19, “If you ___ ___ ___ ___, it would love you as its own. As it is, you do not ___ ___ ___ ___, but I have chosen ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ . That is why ___ ___ hates you.
“Belonged to the world”, “belong to the world”, “you out of the world”, “the world”
If you belonged to the world, it would love you as its own. As it is, you do not belong to the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. That is why the world hates you. - John 15:19
Give an example of God’s pruning.
Any trials/disciplinary actions (ex. Failing an exam and having to retake it.)
How can you show greater love?
By laying down your life for you friends (ie. for another person) (John 15:13)
When will the world love us as its own?
When we belong to the world (John 15:19)
Complete the scripture John 15:10, “ If you keep my commands, ...”
If you keep my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commands and remain in his love. - John 15:10
Give an example of the meaning of "fruit".
Could be Christian character/conduct
What are the keys to staying connected with Jesus?
Love and obey (John 15:9-10)
According to verse 27, what must we do?
We must testify
Recite John 15:5
I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. - John 15:5