1.8. Daily Life with God in the Word
a. KEY VERSES: John 15:5-10
b. KEY THOUGHT: If we desire to know Christ and remain in relationship with Him, we must do so through an abiding connection in His Word.
c. KEY QUESTION: What does Jesus emphasize is the key to abiding or continually connecting with Him?
d. DISCUSSION WITH REFLECTION QUESTIONS:
i. Read John 15:5-10. How does one remain joined to Christ?
ii. What does it mean that we are branches and He is the vine? In what ways does living according to His Word relate to having a healthy attachment to Jesus our vine?
iii. What does Jesus promise the believer in verse 7?
iv. How does Jesus determine our love for Him in verse 10? How do we know His “commands”?
v. In your own words, what is Jesus teaching in this passage?
f. APPLICATION: Having a daily devotional time is crucial if we desire to remain connected to Jesus. A daily devotional time includes reading the Bible, meditating upon what God is saying to us personally, and then praying (talking to God) about what He has said to us. Create an action plan on how you will have a daily devotional time. How many times next week will you meet with Jesus in the Word? What time of day? Where will you meet Him? Will you journal what God gives you? How will you be accountable to your discipler in this application?
The Discipler’s Handbook by Dana Yeakley. A NavPress resource published in alliance with Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.