John 15:1-17
Key Verse: 15:5 “I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.”
1. What did Jesus compare himself and God to? (1) What does the gardener do to make the vine more fruitful? (2) What does it mean that the disciples are “already clean”? (3)
2. Read verses 4-5. How can we bear much fruit? Why should we bear much fruit? (8) What does “Remain in Jesus” mean to you practically?
3. What happens to branches that become disconnected from the vine? (6) How can we remain in Jesus the vine? (7; Colossians 2:6,7)
4. How is keeping Jesus’ commands related to remaining in his love? (9,10) How is loving each other related to remaining in Jesus?
5. What is the greatest love? How can we be Jesus’ friends?
6. Read verses 16-17. What is the significance of knowing that God has chosen you? What is God’s purpose in choosing you and me?