March 19: Matchless Love (John 15:1-17)

To engage the learners in a study of the Scripture text:

Read John 15:1-8 and discuss the following questions with your group.

1. What do we learn here about God the Father and God the Son and their roles?
2. What objective do the Father and Son have in regard to human beings?
3. What does it mean to you to “remain in the vine” (v. 4)?
4. What do we learn here about prayer?

Read John 15:9-17 and discuss the following questions with your group.

5. What do we learn here about God the Father and God the Son and their roles?
6. What objective do the Father and Son have in regard to human beings?
7. Why do you think it is so important to Jesus that his followers love each other?
8. What do you think Jesus means by “fruit that will last” (v. 16)?

To encourage personal application:

Decide whether to stay together or divide into small groups to discuss the following questions.

1. Can a “branch” have an intimate relationship with the “vine” without having an intimate relationship with fellow “branches”? Why or why not?
2. Which relationship comes easier for you?
3. What is the difference between a “servant” and a “friend”? Which one more aptly describes your relationship with Jesus?
4. How are you planning to move to more of a “friendship” relationship with Jesus?