Homiletics Study: Gospel of John
Lesson 20 Passage: John 15:1-25
Content (List of Topics or Events)
Vine and Branches – Remain in Jesus; source of fruit bearing. (John 15:1-8) 1. Jesus states that He is the Vine and Father is gardener (1) a. Father prunes unfruitful branches so that plant is more fruitful (2) b. Jesus states to disciples remain in Me and I in you to bear fruit (3-4) 2. Jesus states He is the Vine and disciples are branches; remain in Me and you’ll bear much fruit apart from me you can do nothing (5) a. If you don’t remain, you are like branches picked up, thrown away and burnt. (6) b. If you remain, Jesus words remain, ask and it will be given (7) 3. Father’s glory is in bearing much fruit as Jesus’ disciples (8) | My Command – Remain in Love; Love each other. (John 15:9-17) 1. As Father loved, so Jesus loves disciples; remain in Jesus’ love (9) a. If you keep Jesus commands like Jesus has kept Father’s commands, you’re in Jesus’ love (10) b. Jesus’ joy in disciples and be complete (11) c. Jesus’ command is to love each other as Jesus loved you; all on the line for friends (12-13) 2. Jesus states disciples are friends if you do what He commands (14) a. Disciples no longer servants but friends; Jesus has shared what He learned from Father (15) b. Disciples did not choose Jesus, but Jesus chose them to go and bear fruit that will last (16a) 3. Whatever disciples as in Jesus’ name the Father will give. (16b) 4. The command: Love each other (17) | The World Hates – Does not know Jesus; without excuse. (John 15:18-25) 1. If world hates you, it hated Jesus first (18) 2. If you belonged to the world, it would love you (19a) 3. I have chosen you out of world and this is the reason it hates you (19b) 4. Servants are not greater than master; persecution will come; you are treated this way because of me (20-21) 5. World has no excuse for sin, because Jesus came and spoke (22) 6. Whoever hates Jesus hates the Father (23-24) 7. The world hates without reason (25) |
Divisions (Main Blocks of Thought)
Vine and Branches – Remain in Jesus; source of fruit bearing. | John 15:1-8 |
My Command – Remain in Love; Love each other. | John 15:9-17 |
The World Hates – Does not know Jesus; without excuse. | John 15:18-25 |
Subject Sentence (Summarizes the contents of the Divisions – No more than 10 words)
Fruit bearing followers remain in Jesus and love each other. |
Aim (Main Teaching Point of the Passage)
CTATLT abiding in Jesus is joy; our friendship with Him produces kingdom fruit as we love others reflecting His love for us. |
Specific Application Questions
How are your words reflective of Jesus and bring glory to God? |
In what ways does your friendship with Jesus, result in lasting fruit? |
What is your reaction to hearing that Jesus chose us? How do these words cause you to love Jesus even more? |
Principles to Remember
Remaining in Jesus is source of strength |
Jesus followers are His Friends |
We are chosen by God |
Characteristic of God
Source of Strength |
Theme
Loving one another brings Joy to the Father and our source of strength is through abiding Jesus. |
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