Fruit That Lasts: Chosen

Over the next 5 lessons we're going to be focusing on John 15:1-17. This text is extremely rich and there is a lot to pull out that will help us in our day to day and in our view of the Bible. First we cover the context of the passage, then the specific words of Jesus as he reminds us we are CHOSEN by Him.Who? Jesus talking to the 12. Unschooled and ordinary. Peter was likely the only one above the age of 20 (temple tax out of fishes mouth). John might have been about 16. When? During the Last Supper. After three years of walking with them. Right before him praying at Gethsemane. Hours before dying on a cross. Days before the resurrection.Where? In an upper room in Jerusalem. Jesus likely prepped the room beforehand.What? Impressed upon them what was going to come. Gave them some of his final words – especially to the 12 as a whole – the 3 closest to him got to experience a little bit more. Loving. Holy Spirit. Jesus the only way. Connection. How? Used a lot of different imagery. Washing feet. Vines. His whole life – pointing to that as a “proof” and reminder.Why? He knew that what was coming up for them was too much to bear. He knew one of them would betray him prior to death. He knew that all would forsake him leading up to death. If they are going to be reconciled to me – these have to be my words to them.Chosen because you are lovedChosen FOR His gloryChosen TO glorifyPreached by Jaren Singh on 5/1/22Get in touch with us!