Sermon Questions - January 3, 2016

Being Enthralled with Christ

John 15:1-11

January 3, 2016

Study Questions

1. The vision of Glory of Christ is this: We envision a people enthralled with the glory of Christ who are being transformed into the image of Christ.

2. What does it mean to be enthralled? Enthralled with Christ? What is the ultimate goal of being enthralled with Christ?

3. Read John 15:1-11. How do Jesus’ words connect with the vision of GCF? How do they emerge from Jesus’ own way of life (see John 828)?

4. What specific promise does Jesus make in 15:7? What do you honestly think and feel about the content and extent of this promise?

5. What are the two conditions of this promise? How do they help us understand the nature of the promise?

6. How can a person abide in Christ? How can a person allow Christ’s words to abide in them? Answer these same questions for the church.

7. How might Jesus’ words in John 15:7-9 connect with God’s vision of his house being a house of prayer for all people?

8. How do you think Glory of Christ can further develop in 2016 toward being a house of prayer? After prayerfully pondering this question, feel free to share your thoughts and dreams with the elders.

9, Spend some time in prayer, asking Jesus to teach you and Glory of Christ to live according to his wisdom in John 15:1-11.

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