Power Text/Point
What's the difference between "knowing about" someone and "having a relationship" with that person?
Facts vs. experiencing what they are really like
Answers will vary
How is God's love like a power cord?
What can you do to strengthen your relationship with Jesus?
Much like a power cord connects a computer to the source of electricity, so the Holy Spirit connects us to God, who is our source of life, strength, and wisdom.
If we spend time and stay connected to Jesus, our friendship with Him will grow stronger.
“As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my _ _ _ _. If you keep my c _ _ _ _ _ _ _, you will remain in my love...I have told you this so that...your _ _ _ may be complete." [John 15:9-11]
love... commands... joy
Happiness that comes from the Holy Spirit.
Smiling, laughing and sharing happiness no matter how good or bad your day is going.
What is JOY?
How has your friendship with Jesus helped you maintain positive relationships with others?
OR
Share a time when you've come to know Jesus better.
Through a close friendship with Jesus we can build truly loving friendships with others.
"For without _ _ you can
do _ _ _ _ _ _ _." [John 15:5]
Me... nothing
What is the name of...
Your best friend
Someone you would help if they were in trouble
Someone you would talk to if you were afraid
Someone that could help you with your homework
Did any name come up more than once?
How important is that person in your life?
What is the best friendship we can ever make?
Through a close friendship with Jesus we can build truly loving friendships with others.
"If you remain in me and my w _ _ _ _ remain in you, _ _ _ whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much _ _ _ _ _, showing yourselves to be my disciples." [John 15:7,8]
words... ask... fruit
An inner feeling of calmness and deep contentment based on a relationship with God.
Freedom from disturbance; quiet and tranquility.
Tranquility, rest, harmony, the absence of agitation.
What is PEACE?
This fruit is love and kindness in action
What is GOODNESS?
"He who abides in _ _, and I in him,
bears much _ _ _ _ _;" [John 15:5]
Me... fruit
Read the Mission Story: "Not Giving Up"
What country is it from?
South Korea
“I am the _ _ _ _; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear _ _ _ _ fruit; apart from me you can do _ _ _ _ _ _ _." [John 15:5]
Being peaceable to others; not being harsh.
This fruit of the Spirit is missing in a lot of kids in how they treat each other.
Goodness of heart, serviceable, gracious, pleasant.
What is KINDNESS?
A profoundly tender, passionate affection for another person
What is LOVE?
I am the _ _ _ _, you are the
b _ _ _ _ _ _ _." [John 15:5]
vine... branches
What song do you/does the class like the most:
Side by Side We Stand (HIOS #123)
Love is in Your Hand (HIOS #134)
Behold What Manner of Love (HIOS #42)
For God So Loved the World (HIOS #43)
His Banner Over Me is Love (HIOS #86)
#1 Song
"R _ _ _ _ _ in me, as I also r _ _ _ _ _ in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must r _ _ _ _ _ in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you r _ _ _ _ _ in me." [John 15:4]
Remain x 4
A humble and compassionate spirit
Gracious, kindly disposition, controlled strength
What is GENTLENESS?
1 Corinthians 10:13: "No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and He will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation He will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it."
Restraint or discipline exercised over one’s behavior
What is SELF-CONTROL?
Through a close friendship with _ _ _ _ _
we can build truly loving friendships with o _ _ _ _ s.
Jesus... others
Have opening prayer
Thank you God for being the very best friend to each of us.
“I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. He cuts off every b _ _ _ _ _ in me that bears no _ _ _ _ _, while every branch that does bear fruit he p _ _ _ _ _ so that it will be even more fruitful." [John 15:1,2]
branch... fruit... prunes
Unfailing belief in God
Dependability, loyalty and stability
What is FAITHFULNESS?
You are really hungry and it is taking a looooong time to get your food. The fruit of the Spirit you would exercise during this time of waiting.
Ability to endure annoyance and bad treatment
What is PATIENCE?