For more information about the "7 Arrows" Bible study method, click here. Notes listed below are from Ed Earnest as an encouragement. You prayerfully & carefully study the passage & see what God shows you.
READ John chapter 15 and answer these questions (reviewed at Connection Groups on January 5, 2020).
- WHAT DOES THIS PASSAGE SAY? Jesus explains the how and why of being vitally connected to him.
- WHAT DOES THIS PASSAGE MEAN TO ITS ORIGINAL AUDIENCE? The concept of relationship rather than ritual would have been difficult for “cultural Jews”. Today it is also difficult for “cultural Christians”.
- WHAT DOES THIS PASSAGE TELL US ABOUT GOD? God does the work of producing fruit.
- WHAT DOES THIS PASSAGE TELL US ABOUT MAN? Man’s dependance on remaining in a right relationship with Jesus moment by moment cannot be overstated.
- WHAT DOES THIS PASSAGE DEMAND OF ME? Stay attached to Jesus with a vital life sustaining relationship.
- HOW DOES THIS PASSAGE CHANGE THE WAY I RELATE TO PEOPLE? I need to always lift up Jesus’ concept of relationship to everyone.
- HOW DOES THIS PASSAGE PROMPT ME TO PRAY? Jesus, our connection is essential. I thank you for it!