Love But Hated

John 15:12-26

Scripture.  Choose the passage.  Have a plan, don’t make it a random passage in the Bible.

Observation.  What does the passage say?  What is difficult to understand?  What does it say to me?

Application.  How do I apply these verses?  Is there something to give God thanks for?  Is there is a sin to avoid?

Prayer.  Simply end your time with God talking with Him.

 

SCRIPTURE .  John 15:1-8.  Look it up in your Bible, on a Bible app or on Biblegateway.com or Biblehub.com.

(Taken from Knowing Him/live26.org)

Loved and Hated.

Jesus tells us to love each other like crazy!

Yet at the same time, we will be hated by the world.

 

OBSERVATION. Think about what the verse says.  What instruction does it give?   If you have a journal or notebook, write down some thoughts.

As followers of Jesus, what are we commanded to do?

What is the greatest kind of love?  Who are some examples of this kind of love in your life?

What does Jesus call you?  What does that mean to you?

Think about trying out for a team.  And you find your name on the list of those who “made it.”  What does it mean that Jesus chose you?

The world hated Jesus in the end.  Why will they hate you too?

 

APPLICATION

S  Is there a sin for me to confess?

P. is there a promise for me to claim?

A.  Is there an attitude for me to change?

C.  Is there a command for me to obey?

E. Is there an example for me to follow?

If the world hates us, like Jesus said.  Why is it so important that we love each other as believers? 

What does it look like for you to love other believers?

Let’s get real specific, how do you love others at DEEPEN?  What about those you don’t know, how can you love them?

 

PRAYER. Take a few moments to really talk to God.  Use CHAT to help you guide your prayer time.  But most of all, be real with God.  Talk to Him.

 

Confess

True confession is agreeing with God about your sin.  It includes repentance, doing a 180 from your sin.  Repentance is not just being sorry for being caught, but sorry for breaking the heart of God.  Examine your heart. Admit your faults.  Be teachable.

Honor

Honor God by praising Him for who He is.  You can do this by reading verse of praise or singing a song to God.

Ask

Ask God for your needs.  Praying for your own needs, both daily and crisis needs.  Also, pray for the needs of others.  Be specific!

Thank

Express gratitude for God has done!  Write it down so you can remember how God has answered your prayers!

 

 

Pray.  Remember, just talk to God.  Look at the ingredients above.  Not every prayer has to include all the ingredients.  Just remember, be honest.  Don’t try to sound religious or churchy.  Just be real as you talk to God.