Answers for Chapter 15 - Gospel of John

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DAY ONE

Jesus is the true light
In Chapter 1 of the Gospel of John, verse 9 tells us that Jesus is the true light: "The true light that gives light to every man was coming into the world."

Jesus is the true bread
In the Gospel of John Chapter 6, verse 32 we read: "Jesus said to them, "I tell you the truth, it is not Moses who has given you the bread from heaven, but it is my Father who gives you the true bread from heaven."

All three references allude to the true life of the believer

2. Read Galatians Chapter 5, verses 22 and 23. What are the fruits of the spirit?

1. Love
2. Joy
3. Peace
4. Patience
5. Kindness
6. Goodness
7. Faithfulness
8. Gentleness
9. Self-control

3. What is similar about the nine fruits of the spirit; how are they all the same or related? What is the greatest of these fruits and why?

• None can be seen
• All are virtues
• All are the result of behavior or obedience to Jesus Christ
• All are interrelated and mutually supportive

The greatest is love – See I Corinthians Chapter 13.

DAY TWO

He takes away some things that are not a blessing to Him in your life as you turn to Him and do His will and bear fruit

2. List the commands of Jesus to his disciples in the following verses:

• Verse 4: Remain in me
• Verse 9: Now remain in my love
• Verse 12: Love each other as I have loved you
• Verse 17: Love each other

3. What are the results of following these commands of Jesus as cited in the following verses?

• Verse 5: You will bear much fruit
• Verse 7: Your prayers will be answered
• Verse 8: The Father will be glorified and you will be shown as Jesus’ disciple
• Verse 10: You will remain in Jesus’ love
• Verse 14: You are a friend of Jesus
• Verse 16: Your prayers will be answered

DAY THREE

So that he might have joy in their obedience and that their joy might be complete (see Chapter 15, verse 11)

2. How can we lay down our lives for our friends?

YOUR ANSWER HERE

3. Who do you think Jesus is referring to when he uses the word “world” and “they” when he is speaking to the disciples in Chapter 15, verses 18 through 25?

Jesus is referring to those that do not believe in him as we see in Chapter 15, verse 19:“As it is, you do not belong to the world, but I have chosen you out of the world.”

DAY FOUR

Verse 18:

• They hated Jesus first

• They love those who belong to it
• Jesus chooses some out of it
• They hate those that are chosen out of it

• They will persecute Jesus’ disciples just as they persecuted Jesus
• If they obeyed Jesus’ teaching, they will obey his disciples teaching

• They will persecute Jesus’ disciples because of his name
• They do not know The Father who sent me

• They hate The Father as well as Jesus (See Chapter 15, vs 18)

2. For what 2 reasons did the world have no excuse for their sins?

Chapter 15, Verse 22:
If Jesus had not come and spoken to them, they would not be guiltyof sin…They have no excuse for their sin

Chapter 15, Verse 24:
If Jesus had not done among them what no one else did, they would not be guilty of sin. But now they have seen these miracles, and yet they have hated both me and my Father

3. Jesus commands us to love one another. How do we sometimes let things of this world prevent us from loving one another?

YOUR ANSWER HERE

DAY FIVE

Here are three possible answers:

Ps 35:19>BR> 19 Let not those gloat over me who are my enemies without cause; let not those who hate me without reason maliciously wink the eye.

Ps 69:4:>BR> Those who hate me without reason outnumber the hairs of my head; many are my enemies without cause, those who seek to destroy me. I am forced to restore what I did not steal.

Ps 69:4:>BR> 25 But this is to fulfill what is written in their Law: 'They hated me without reason.'

2. What 5 things do we learn about the Holy Spirit from Chapter 15, verse 26?

• He had not come yet - "When the Counselor comes…”
• Jesus will send him - “…whom I will send to you…”
• He comes from The Father - “…from the Father… who goes out from the Father…”
• He is the Spirit of Truth - “….the Spirit of truth…”
• He testifies about Jesus - “…he will testify about me.”

3. To whom do you think the Holy Spirit was to testify as provided in verse 26?

The disciples (See Chapter 15, verses 26 and 27)

DAY SIX

Are these examples of what Jesus meant when he stated “Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends.” in Chapter 15, verse 13?

Jesus stated no one comes to the Father except through him and that he is the way the truth and the life and the resurrection. Islamists don’t believe in the one True God, therefore they are not examples.

The military forces are not examples of what Jesus meant because Jesus was talking about laying down one’s life in service to God Almighty not in service to one’s country. This is not to say there are no Christian soldiers who happen to be serving their country while being sold out in service to God Almighty.

By the way I certainly respect, honor and admire all military who are so valiantly fighting the radical Islamic forces.

This question seeks to give thought to the spiritual aspect of an earthly experience. It is in no way asked to diminish the character of those serving or the worthiness of their cause.

I am a retired military officer and understand their willingness to die for our safety. It is a different situation when you have made a commitment to die if necessary for God Almighty versus a commitment to die for the honor and safety of your fellow soldiers and your country. It's just not the same when compared to a missionary who dies for his Lord and God.

What makes the issue confusing is that the radical Islamic "martyrs" believe they are serving their God by killing non-islamic soldiers and civilians. Yes, you can be a martyr and die for your country - but this is not what Jesus was talking about when he said in Chapter 15, verse 13: "Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends.”

May God Bless the military and protect them for their selfless service in protecting us.

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