“Remain in Me, and I will remain in you. For a branch cannot proceed fruit if it is severed from the vine, and you cannot be fruitful unless you remain in Me.

Yes, I am the vine; your are the branches. Those who remain in Me, and I in them, will produce much fruit. For apart from Me you can do nothing.” —John 15v4-5 NLT

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“When we display our righteous deeds, they are nothing but filthy rags.” —Isaiah 64v6 NLT

“I thank You, God, that I am not like other people––cheaters, sinners, adulterers. I’m certainly not like that tax collector! I fast twice a week, and I give You a tenth of my income.” —Luke 18v11-12 NLT

we don’t become more like Jesus by

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Jesus.
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Jesus.

“Remain in Me, and I will remain in you. For a branch cannot produce fruit if it is severed from the vine, and you cannot be fruitful unless you remain in Me. Yes, I am the vine; you are the branches. Those who remain in Me, and I in them, will produce much fruit. For apart from Me you can do nothing.” —John 15v4-5 NLT
“Work hard to show the results of your salvation, obeying God with deep reverence and fear. For God is working in your, giving you the desire and power to do what pleases Him.” —Philippians 2v12-13 NLT

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Discussion Questions

John 15:4-5 Reflection
Jesus says, ‘Remain in Me, and I will remain in you.’ What does it mean for you personally to remain in Jesus? How can you cultivate a deeper connection with Him in your daily life?

Striving vs. Staying
The sermon emphasized that we often focus more on striving for Jesus than staying with Jesus. Can you share a time when you felt overwhelmed by striving? How might focusing on proximity to Jesus bring you peace and growth?

Fruitfulness in Life
Jesus taught that apart from Him, we can do nothing. What ‘fruit’ have you seen in your life when you’ve stayed rooted in Him? Conversely, what challenges arise when you are disconnected?

John Mark Comer was quoted as saying “everyone is abiding in something.” What are you abiding in most often (e.g. social media, work, relationships)? How can you shift to abiding in Jesus more consistently?

Practical Application
What is one specific way you can ‘remain’ or ‘abide’ in Jesus this week?