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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