As we continue our study of prayer today, we'll continue our focus on the gospel of John.
ASSIGNMENT:
Read John 15:1-17 again today.
1. In your notebook copy the following list of metaphors. Out to the side of each pair, list the attributes they have in common.
God/gardener
Jesus/vine
Christ’s followers/branches
2. What is/are the fruit(s) described in :7 and :8?
*Discussion Question*
(Please click the "Let's Discuss" link on the right to share your ideas on the discussion board and read the thoughts of the fellow studiers. This discussion thread will be under the title "Wishes")
3. As we abide (NASB)/remain(NIV) in Christ, what do you think would be the focus of our wish(es) (:7)?
The following quote has been adapted from a commentary on John’s Gospel by B.F. Westcott:
“The blessings of union with Christ are shown in prayer fulfilled and fruit borne.
‘Ask whatever you wish’ is related to ‘abide in my words…’
The petitions of the true disciple are echoes of Christ’s words, so to speak.
Their prayer is His teaching transformed into a supplication which will be heard.
It is important to notice how the promise of the absolute fulfillments of prayer
is connected with the personal fellowship of the believer with Christ.”
4. Using your own words, how would you summarize Mr. Westcott’s statement?
