In John 15:1-8, we see the significance for the believer of the vital connection to Jesus Christ. We see how Jesus’ identification as the true vine illustrates his life-giving nature as source and support for those who would remain in Him.
Category: on Scripture
Read, Write, Apply Bible study method
A number of years ago, I learned this Bible study process from a missionary friend of mine. Though I have tweaked the system, and used it occasionally (but not daily) over the years, I have found it to be a helpful system.
Why I gave up praying… for Lent: Give up praying about stuff you won’t do.
Parents are really good at saying no to such requests without actually saying no. We respond with something like: “We’ll see.” Christians do the same thing; it just sounds a little different. The classic way is, ”I’ll pray about it.”
Why I gave up praying… for Lent: Quit praying for safety.
God’s priorities require a bold church to stand up with raised voices and proclaim, as Peter did in verse 12, that “salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved.”
Why I gave up praying… for Lent: Stop praying for clarity.
Have you had those moments? Those moments when you’re overcome by fear, and, for a second, you close your eyes and pray. “God, help me see clearly in this storm.”