Love — light poured out and received in open hands

Remain in God's loveJohn 15:9-17Length: Standard

Eat

Read the passage slowly, read it again, then retell it in your own words. If you can't retell it, read it once more.

  • Read
  • Reread
  • Retell

Digest

Answer from what the passage actually says — stay in the text.

  1. What does this passage show me about God?

    • What does Jesus say we must do to remain in his love?
  2. What does it show me about people — and about myself?

    • Do you relate to Jesus more like a servant or a friend — and why?
  3. What will I obey this week? (a concrete step, with a day)

    • Which command of Jesus will you obey this week as a way of remaining in his love?
  4. Who will I tell?

    • Which friend could you tell that Jesus lays down his life for those he loves?

Grow

Growth is God's part, not yours. Do the cycle faithfully and trust Him to give the growth (1 Corinthians 3:6–7).

Pray

Jesus, you loved me the way the Father loves you, and you call me your friend. Help me remain in your love by obeying you, so that your joy fills me.