"As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love." (John 15:9) The Father's love is greater than we understand. In a few short hours after this teaching from Jesus, the disciples would see with shocking clarity how far God would go to display divine love as Jesus went …
A Prayer of Trust and Abiding in Christ
"I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing." (John 15:5) Teach me, Lord, how to abide in You,to remain in You,to rest in You. When so many confusing words,false words, and harsh wordscome into …
A Prayer for Abiding in Christ
Remain in me, as I also remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me. (John 15:4) Life-sustaining Lord,keep me connected to Youas I live in the activitiesand relationships of this day. May the life in mebe Your …
Abide (discussion questions)
Here are the discussion questions that accompany my message, "Abide," on John 15:1-17 from this past weekend at Eastbrook Church. This continues the series, "Chosen Words," where we will journey through John 13-17 over the next number of weeks. Discussion Questions: Spring is almost here! What plants do you most look forward to seeing as …
Matthew Erickson 