1. What is the meaning of John 15:14?

2. How can we demonstrate being Jesus' friends according to John 15:14's criteria?

3. What does "do what I command" mean in our daily Christian walk?

4. How does John 15:14 connect with the concept of obedience in 1 John 5:3?

5. In what ways can we apply Jesus' commands in our relationships today?

6. Why is obedience essential for a genuine friendship with Jesus, as per John 15:14?

7. What does John 15:14 mean by "friends" in the context of Jesus' teachings?

8. How does John 15:14 define the relationship between obedience and friendship with Jesus?

9. What historical context influences the interpretation of John 15:14?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from John 15?

11. What are Quakers (Friends)?

12. What does 'I Have Called You Friends' mean?

13. Do you love me enough to keep my commandments?

14. What does "friend closer than a brother" mean?1. How does understanding the context of the Last Supper enhance our comprehension of Jesus' statement in John 15:14?

2. In what ways does obedience to Jesus' commands demonstrate our love for Him, and how can we cultivate this obedience in our daily lives?

3. How does the concept of being a "friend of God" as seen in James 2:23 relate to our understanding of friendship with Jesus in John 15:14?

4. What role does the Holy Spirit play in helping us obey Jesus' commands, and how can we be more receptive to the Spirit's guidance?

5. Reflect on a time when obedience to Jesus' commands led to a deeper relationship with Him. How can this experience encourage you to continue walking in obedience?1. What does the analogy of the vine and branches reveal about our relationship with Jesus and the Father?

2. What does it mean to abide in Christ's love, and how can this be applied to your life?

3. How does Jesus' commandment to love one another challenge or affirm your current approach to love?

4. How can you prepare and respond to persecution for your faith, as described by Jesus in this chapter?

5. How does the promise of the Holy Spirit provide comfort and encouragement for your spiritual journey?

6. What does it mean to bear fruit in your personal and spiritual life?

7. How can the understanding of Jesus' and the Father's love influence your relationship with others?

8. What does it mean to lay down one's life for one's friends in the current societal context?

9. How does Jesus' reassurance about facing persecution fortify your faith?

10. How does this chapter inform your understanding of the interconnectedness between love, obedience, and abiding in Christ?

11. How do Jesus' words in this chapter challenge your understanding and experience of Christian love?

12. How can the promise of the Holy Spirit empower you to witness for Christ?

13. In what ways does the world's hatred for Jesus manifest today, and how can you respond to it?

14. How does the teaching of 'abiding in Jesus to bear fruit' shape your spiritual practices and priorities?

15. How do you interpret the world's hatred as described by Jesus in your personal experiences?

16. How can the promise of the Holy Spirit equip you to bear witness for Christ in your daily life?

17. What does it mean to be a friend of Jesus as described in this chapter?

18. How does this chapter deepen your understanding of the cost of discipleship?

19. How can Jesus' teachings in this chapter guide you in dealing with hostility or rejection due to your faith?

20. What does Jesus' statement that His disciples are not of the world mean to you, and how does it shape your worldview and behavior?

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