ABIDE F.R.O.G

Leadership - Abiding

John 15:1-17

One of the videos you watched talked about that our identity is not in what we do but in Jesus who is doing His work through us: What’s the connection between identity and abiding in Jesus?

What does it mean to abide in Jesus according to John 15? Staying connected. Remaining in Him.

What is the context of John 15? Jesus is about to go and be betrayed, arrested, and crucified. He will then rise from the dead and go to be with the Father and send the Holy Spirit to His followers. What is Jesus’? So if Jesus is leaving, how are his disciples to remain in/with Him, and how does that relate to us?

What role does abiding in Christ play in sustaining the weight and responsibility of leadership in the church? 

Francis Chan in his book Crazy Love, talked about Lukewarm halfhearted Christianity, First could you relate to any of the things he listed: What are ways you can guard yourselves from falling into the lukewarm/halfhearted traps?

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Abiding in Jesus produces fruit in the life of a believer. John 15:2.

So think about the Character, Motivations, and Attitudes of Jesus: Galatians 5:22-24 Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfullness, Gentleness, Self-Control

Abiding in Jesus means pruning, which means more production. John 15:2, 5.

The more time you spend with Jesus, the more you will become like Him. 1 John 2:6.

Abiding in Jesus is walking in step with Him. Following His lead, learning from Him. Matthew 11:28-30

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