John 15:1-17
The Christian life is characterized by 3 fundamental priorities - being with Jesus in a transformational way, being connected with his people in a real-life, and following Jesus into the world as disciple-makers, from our neighborhoods to the nations. Every disciple of Jesus is called to these priorities, though we have a great deal of freedom to discern how to live them. As we conclude our Trellis series, we’re summing up these priorities, looking at how Jesus empowers us to be about his purposes in all of life. We’ll dig into our Trellis document, and offer practical suggestions for creatively living as disciples in the coming season.
COMMUNITY DISCUSSION
1. Looking at John 15.1-17, what seems to be Jesus’ main emphasis? What is he after for his disciples?
2. Take some time to work through the Trellis document (link), asking the Spirit to highlight areas that need attention in this season. Are there specific patterns or themes you see emerging?
3. There is a great deal of peace and flourishing that comes when we align our daily practices with our priorities. What specific practices do you need to add (or remove!) from your life in this season, and why?
October 4, 2020 - Steve Hart