BIG IDEA
in Jesus means receiving new in Jesus.
John 15:1
John 15:2-4
“FRUIT” DESCRIBED IN THE NEW TESTAMENT:
Christ-like character (Galatians 5:17-25; Ephesians 5:8-13; James 3:17-18; 2 Peter 1:3-11)
Holiness (Romans 6:22)
Praise to God (Hebrews 13:15)
The results of giving to God’s work (Philippians 4:17; Romans 15:28)
New believers through our gospel witness (John 4:35–36; 1 Corinthians 16:15; Romans 1:13)
General good works and service to God (Colossians 1:10; 1 Timothy 5:9–10)
Hebrews 12:7-11
John 15:6
John 15:5
CROSS-SECTION OF A VINE BRANCH
A –
B –
I –
D – (on God)
E –
What does this look like every day? (How do we abide in Jesus?)
Six things from our mutual abiding—Jesus in us and us in Jesus
I. We See Answered (v.7)
II. God Gets the (v.8)
III. We Bear Much (v.8)
IV. We Prove to Be (v.8)
V. We Get the of Jesus (v.9-10)
VI. We Get the of Jesus (v.11)
TAKE ACTION!
I. What does it look like for you to abide in Jesus daily?
II. What evidence of spiritual fruit is visible in your life? How can you grow in areas where fruit is lacking?
III. What does it mean to you that you are dearly loved by the Father and Jesus? How does this love compel you to love others?