John15: 1-17
If you missed our W2W night together at the start of December, here’s a chance to tune in to Debbies helpful introduction to the passage.
There are some questions to dig deeper, and some prayer points to use in reflection
Questions:
1) Using our passage, what does it mean to abide in Christ from day to day?
V7a - What does this look like in reality?
V 9,10 - What does this look like in reality?
V12 - What does this look like in reality?
Are there any areas where we need to change our thinking/ actions?
How can we encourage each other in these things?
2) What can we look forward to seeing in our lives when we abide in Christ?
V2, 5, 8 - What does this really mean?
V7b, 16 - What does this really mean?
V8, 11- What does this really mean?
3) How does this passage remind you to approach prayer more carefully?
4) How does this passage encourage you to be more adventurous about what you pray for?
Prayer Points:
If you are a Christian, thank God that you can be a fruitful branch on a life-giving vine. Praise Him for the relationship you have with Jesus.
If you are not yet a Christian, consider speaking to someone tonight who can explain how to have eternal life.
Ask God to help you to walk more closely with Jesus day by day. Pray through your notes from Q1
Thank God for the fruit that you are aware of in your life. Praise Him that He is glorified through this. Praise Him for the joy you experience through this. Pray that God would make your life more fruitful.
Pray specifically for three friends who you can speak to about Jesus over the Christmas season. Pray that you will be able to take the opportunity to invite them along to one of the December services/ events at Carrubbers.
Take 30 minutes at some point over the next month and pray through John 15:1-17 again… using your notes and the prayer points above to direct your prayers.
