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BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 20, Day 5: John 15:18-25

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Summary of John 15:18-25

The world hates the disciples, but the world hated Jesus first. The world hates them because they were chosen by Jesus. They will persecute them as they persecuted Jesus. But, if they obey, then they will obey them as they obeyed Jesus.

No one has excuse for their sin. Unbelievers hate God as much as they hate Jesus.

BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 20, Day 5: John 15:18-25

13a) Unbelievers, things of the world, sin, Satan

b) The world hates Jesus and Christians because they were chosen by Jesus to be believers; they were chosen for greater things and to bear fruit. Simply put, they are jealous of the lives Christians lead. I see this a lot in the way others want to constantly tear you down because they cannot have the happiness that you have.

14) Compassion, love, understanding, and with the message of the Gospel.

15) Teaching the world about Jesus. Continually fortifying themselves against the evil one with prayer and reading of the Word. Serve one another. Love others. Follow the guidance of the Holy Spirit in your life. Live by the teachings of Christ. Relate to others to bring them over to God. Do good, not evil.

Conclusions BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 20, Day 5: John 15:18-25

It is always a good reminder to be in this world but not of it; to live according to Jesus and not according to the world; and to help and teach others in an effort to bring them over to Christ.

End Notes BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 20, Day 5: John 15:18-25

Jesus is preparing his disciples for persecution. The world will hate them, as they hated him. Their inner hypocrisy and sin is exposed, so it makes them angry and they lash out at believers.

There is no excuse for not knowing Christ. This makes them angry, too.

In short, expect hatred, but answer with love.

Fun fact: John uses the word “world” 77 times in his Gospel.

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BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 20, Day 4: John 15:9-17

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Summary of John 15:9-17

Jesus loves you (disciples), and if you keep his commands, you will remain in his love. You will have complete joy. Now, love each other as Jesus has loved them. Great love is laying down one’s life for others. The disciples are his friends for he has made known to them everything from the Father.

Jesus chose them so that they may bear lasting fruit and that whatever they ask in Jesus’ name, the Father will give them. Now, love one another.

BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 20, Day 4: John 15:9-17

10a) As the Father has loved Jesus, so has Jesus loved you. Jesus loves you (believers), and if you keep his commands, you will remain in his love like Jesus kept God’s commands and remained in his love.

b) They receive the love of Jesus, complete joy, are given what they ask for, are friends of Jesus, are given knowledge of God, and they bear fruit. It encourages me when times, things, and circumstances in my life are low.

11a) Because Jesus loved us.

b) Strangers and people who irritate me. I pray for them and for me to deal better with them.

12a) Jesus chose and appointed his followers so that they might go and bear fruit—fruit that will last. So that they might spread the gospel.

b) By remaining in Jesus and abiding by His word.

Conclusions BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 20, Day 4: John 15:9-17

Always a powerful reminder to love others because so many of us do have people in our lives that are hard to love. But, with God’s grace, we can do so.

End Notes BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 20, Day 4: John 15:9-17

Jesus loved the disciples by protecting them, guiding them, and leading them. He cared utterly for their every need. No matter what we do, we are loved.

Abiding is obedience to Jesus and his commands. If you do abide in Jesus’ commands, you will experience joy to the full. Joy is being right with God, not happiness or excitement.

Jesus repeatedly emphasize we are to love others.

Love is to be complete, as giving up all that you have (or your life) for one another.

The relationship between rabbi and disciple in ancient times was never one of friendship. So, if we follow God’s commands, we can be friends with Jesus. Obedience must be there.

Jesus chooses us to bear fruit for God’s glory.

Again, we should expect answered prayer.

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BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 20, Day 3: John 15:5-8

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SUMMARY OF JOHN 15:5-8

Apart from Jesus, you can do nothing. If you remain in Jesus and his words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. You will bear much fruit for God’s glory.

BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 20, Day 3: John 15:5-8

6) You must remain in Jesus and his words remain in you. He meant you must remain connected to Jesus and abide in him in order to bear fruit/lead a productive, fulfilling life.

7) I would say no, not really. It’s not a fulfilling life and it’s not all that they could have done with Christ. And, it could be fruitful for others, but I think for them they will always be missing something.

8 ) I would say in all areas. I do believe I could bear more fruit in helping others.

9) It means just that: ask for what you want, and, if it’s in line with God’s will for your life, it will be granted. God gives us our desires because it reflects God’s desires for our lives

Conclusions BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 20, Day 3: John 15:5-8

Great passage on bearing fruit. We must remember that it’s about doing God’s will for His kingdom, so His fruit is most likely different than ours.

End Notes BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 20, Day 3: John 15:5-8

If you abide in Christ, you will bear fruit. Period.

Without Jesus, we can do nothing of real, eternal value.

Without abiding in Jesus, your life fails. You are not a true disciple unless you abide.

By abiding to Jesus’ word and prayer, we remain connected to Jesus. As such, we should expect answers to prayers. If not, there there is a disconnect somewhere.

When you bear fruit, you bring God glory.

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BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 20, Day 2: John 15:1-4

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SUMMARY OF JOHN 15:1-4

Jesus declares he is the vine while God is the gardener. He prunes him so that he is fruitful. Those that remain in Jesus will bear fruit, too.

BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 20, Day 2: John 15:1-4

3a) Apart from Jesus, we can do nothing. Only when we are connected to him, can we bear fruit/do good in this world.

b) I am challenged to stay connected to Jesus so that I can bear fruit more.

4a) The disciples are clean because they have listened to the Word.

b) Yes. By accepting Jesus as my Savior and reading the Word of God. But, we are all cleansed when we are in Christ.

5) There has been a lot of death in my family this year (my dog, 2 cats, some chickens, and my father). It’s been a year I’ve had to lean on the Lord for his grace and understanding. It’s taught me to be more rooted in Christ for all my needs.

Conclusions BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 20, Day 2: John 15:1-4

I love Jesus’ analogies and comparisons. It makes his teachings so real.

End Notes BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 20, Day 2: John 15:1-4

Jesus talks about the vine as a symbol for his people and Israel. Vineyards and wine making was common around Israel. Here, Jesus speaks and says he is the vine, meaning his people need to be rooted in him in order to bear fruit. We depend on Jesus and are connected to him.

God cultivates and cares for the vine.

Branches that don’t bear fruit are not abiding in Jesus. God prunes the branches, so they bear fruit.

The disciples are clean because they have listened to the Word.

We abide in Jesus, and he abides in us.

The branch must be connected to the vine to bear fruit. Similarly, we can only bear fruit if we are connected to Jesus.

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