John 15The second of four chapters where Jesus teaches his disciples after the Last Supper.

Jesus speaks of the relationships of believers to himself, to each other, and to the world.Jesus also promises to send a helper, the Holy Spirit.

John 15:1-2 I am the true vine, and my Father is the

husbandman. Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he

taketh away: and every branch that beareth fruit, he purgeth it,

that it may bring forth more fruit.

What arethe fruits of the

spirit?Galatians 5:22-23

What is similar about the nine fruits of the

spirit; how are they all the same or related?

• All are virtues• All are the result of behavior or obedience to Jesus Christ• All are interrelated and mutually supportive

What is the greatest

of these fruits and why?

1 Corinthians 13

The commands of Jesus to his

disciples

John 15:4 Manatili kayo sa akin at ako ay mananatili sa inyo.

Ang sanga ay hindi makakapamunga sa kaniyang

sarili malibang ito ay manatili sa puno ng ubas. Maging kayo man

ay hindi makakapamunga malibang manatili kayo sa akin.

John 15:9 Kung papaanong inibig ako ng

Ama ay gayon ko rin kayo inibig.Manatili kayo sa aking pag-ibig.

John 15:12 Ito ang aking utos: Kayo ay mag-ibigan sa isa't isa

gaya ng pag-ibig ko sa inyo.

John 15:7 Ang mga bagay na ito ay iniuutos ko sa inyo upang

kayo ay mag-ibigan sa isa't isa.

What are the results of following these

commands of Jesus as cited in the following

verses?

John 15:5 Ako ang puno ng ubas, kayo ang mga sanga. Ang

nananatili sa akin at ako sa kaniya ay magbubunga nang

sagana sapagkat kung hiwalay kayo sa akin hindi kayo

makakagawa ng anuman.

John 15:7 Kung kayo ay mananatili sa akin at ang aking mga salita ay manatili sa inyo,

hingin ninyo ang anumang inyong ibigin at ito ay mangyayari sa inyo.

John 15:8 Sa ganito naluluwalhati ang aking Ama na kayo ay magbunga ng sagana at

kayo ay magiging mga alagad ko.

John 15:10 Kung tutuparin ninyo ang aking mga utos, mananatili kayo sa aking pag-ibig. Tulad ko,

tinupad ko ang mga utos ng aking Ama at nanatili sa

kaniyang pag-ibig.

John 15:14 Kayo ay aking mga kaibigan kapag ginawa ninyo ang anumang inuutos ko sa

inyo.

John 15:16 Hindi ninyo ako hinirang ngunit ako ang

humirang sa inyo at nagtalaga sa inyo. Ang dahilan ay upang

kayo ay humayo at mamunga at ang inyong bunga ay manatili. At anumang ang inyong hingin

sa aking Ama sa pangalan ko ay ibibigay niya sa inyo.

Why did Jesus tell his disciples to remain in

his love?

John 15:11 Ang mga bagay na ito ay sinabi ko sa inyo upang

ang aking kagalakan ay manatili sa inyo. Gayundin naman, ang inyong kagalakan ay malubos.

GREATER LOVE IS NO ONE THAN THIS

that he lay down his life for his friends.

John 16The work of the holy spirit, and disciples’ grief will turn to joy.

John 16:1All this I have told

you so that you will not go astray.

List three things, from the Gospel of John 13, 14 and 15 that Jesus told them that might have helped them to not go astray?

John 13:34-35 "A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. 35 By this all men will know that you are my

disciples, if you love one another."

John 14:1 "Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust

also in me."

John 15:4 "Remain in me, and I will remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can

you bear fruit unless you remain in me."

Why does the Holy Spirit

will convict the world?

…he (Holy Spirit) will convict the world of guilt in regard to sin and righteousness

and judgment:

9 in regard to sin,because men do not believe in me;

10 in regard to righteousness,because I am going to the Father, where

you can see me no longer;11 and in regard to judgment, because

the prince of this world now stands condemned.

SINAll who reject Jesus Christ are dead in

their sins

RIGHTEOUSNESS All who believe in Jesus Christare righteous despite their sin

JUDGMENTAll who do not believe in Jesus Christ

are judged for their sins

What are the two reasons Jesus gives

for The Father’s love for the disciples?

Reasons Jesus gave in this chapter

for the things he told his disciples?

In verse 1 Jesus said“All this I have told youso that you will not go

astray.”

In verse 4 Jesus said“I have told you this,

so that when the time comesyou will remember that I warned

you.”

In verse 15 Jesus said“All that belongs to the Father is

mine.That is why I said the Spiritwill take from what is mineand make it known to you.”

In verse 33 Jesus said"I have told you these things,so that in me you may have

peace.In this world you will have

trouble.But take heart!

I have overcome the world."

How have you suffered

How have you suffered as a result of your faith as a Christian?

John 17Jesus prays for Himself, his disciples, and for all the believers.

8 things that Jesus statesin the prayer

that he has accomplished while on earth.

Verse 4 - I have brought you glory on earth by completing the

work you gave me to do.

Verse 6 - I have revealed you to those whom you gave me out of

the world.

Verse 8 - For I gave them the words you gave me and they

accepted them.

Verse 12 - While I was with them, I protected them and kept

them safe by that name you gave me.

Verse 14 - I have given them your word…

Verse 18 - As you sent me into the world, I have sent them into

the world.

Verse 22 - I have given them the glory that you gave me, that

they maybe one as we are one:

8 things that Jesus specifically asked God the

Father to do in his prayer in the order they appear in this

chapter of the Gospel of John.

“Glorify your Son” – Verse 1.

“And now, Father, glorify me in your presence” – Verse 5.

“Holy Father, protect them by the power of your name” – Verse

11.

“My prayer is not that you take them out of the world but that you protect them from the evil

one” – Verse 15.

“Sanctify them by the truth; your word is truth” – Verse 17.

“May they also be in us” – Verse 21

“May they be brought to complete unity” – Verse 23

“Father, I want those you have given me to be with me where I

am, and to see my glory” – Verse 24

What does Jesus tell God the Father about “they” or “them” in the following

verses from Chapter 17 of the Gospel of John?

Verse 3: They can know Him and therefore have eternal life

Verse 6: They had God revealed to them by Jesus,they were God’s and He gave them to

Jesus, they obeyed God’s Word

Verse 7: They know that everything that God gave Jesus

came from God

Verse 8: They were given Words by Jesus that God gave him and accepted them, they knew with certainty that Jesus came from God and believed that God sent

him

Verse 10: Glory went to Jesus through them

Verse 11: They are still in the world and need protection, they

can be one as Jesus and The Father are one

Verse 12: They were protected and kept safe by Jesus, none

were lost except Judas, so that Scripture would be fulfilled

Verse 13: They can have the full measure of the joy of Jesus

Christ

Verse 14: They were given the Word of God, the world has

hated them, they are not of the world any more than Jesus was

What is eternal life?

John 17:3 And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ,

whom thou hast sent.

What do we learn aboutGod the Father’s power

and abilities?

From Verse 11 – He can protect by the power of His nameFrom Verse 15 - He can take people out of the world and protect people from the evil oneFrom Verse 17 – He can sanctify people by the truthFrom Verse 23 - He can love peopleFrom Verse 24 - He can give people to Jesus, give glory, and love people

John 17 verses, that tell us the following about the world and those in it from Jesus’ prayer.

Jesus has authority over themVerse 2

The Father has not been revealed to them by Jesus

nor given to him by GodVerses 6, 9, and 25

The world can bring harm to believers but God can

protect themVerses 11 and 12

The world hates believers and they are not of the world

nor is Jesus ChristVerses 13 and 14Verses 15 and 16

The disciples are sent into the world but yet are set apart from itVerses 18 and 19

The whole world can believe that God sent Jesus Christ

Verses 20, 21, and 23

God loved Jesusbefore the world was

createdVerse 24

Why did Jesus offer this prayer to God the

Father?

John 17:13 And now come I to thee; and these things I speak in the world, that they might have my joy fulfilled in themselves.

What work has given to you?

In verse 3 Jesus tell the Father that he has glorified him by comleting the work that God gave him to do. What work has God given to you that will glorify God when

you complete it?

John 18the story of Jesus' betrayal, his resulting arrest and trials by Annas and the Roman

governor Pilate, and the heartbreaking denials of the Apostle Peter that he knew him

John 18:1-2 1 When Jesus had spoken these words, he went

forth with his disciples over the brook Cedron, where was a garden, into the which he

entered, and his disciples. 2 And Judas also, which betrayed him,

knew the place: for Jesus ofttimes resorted thither with his

disciples.

How did Judas knowwhere to find Jesus?

Luke 21:37-39:Each day Jesus was teaching at the temple, and each evening he went out to spend the night on the hill called the Mount of Olives, Jesus went out as usual to the Mount of Olives, and his disciples followed

him.

Why did the arrest occur at night outside the city and not while

Jesus was at the temple teaching during the

day?

Luke 22:1-6:1 Now the Feast of Unleavened Bread, called the Passover, was approaching, 2 and the chief priests and the teachers of the law were looking for some way to get rid of Jesus, for they were afraid of the people. 3 Then Satan entered Judas, called Iscariot, one of the Twelve. 4 And Judas went to the chief priests and the officers of the temple guard and discussed with them how he might betray Jesus. 5 They were delighted and agreed to give him money. 6 He consented, and watched for an opportunity to hand Jesus over to them when no crowd was present.

9 Ito ay upang matupad ang pananalitang kaniyang sinabi: Sa mga ibinigay mo sa akin ay

hindi ako nawalan ni isa man.

What scripture is John 18:9 referring to and

what does it say about Judas Iscariot?

12 While I was with them, I protected them and kept them safe by that name you gave me. None has been lost except the one doomed to destruction so that Scripture would be fulfilled.(likely Ps 109:6-19)KJV

Why did Peter follow Jesus and why was that

remarkable?

• still wanted to prove his loyalty to Jesus• still wanted to protect Jesus• still been impulsive

What do we learn about the wrongdoing Jesus was

accused to have committed?

John 18:19-20 - ConspiracyMark 15:3 - inakusahan ng maraming bagayLuke 23:2 – misleading the nation, opposed a payment of taxes to Caesar, Claimed to be Christ a kingLuke 23:5 - Stirs up the people all over Judea (pag-uumapaw ng emotion)Luke 23:13-14 - One who was inciting the people to rebelJohn 18:30 - A criminal

Why did the Jews bring Jesus

to Pilate, the Roman Governor?

Because they wanted to have him killed

Si Pedro ay naharap sa ilang mga kaparusahan at ipinako sa krus nung inamin niya na si Jesus ang

Messiah.

Minsan kumikilos tayo tulad ng ginawa ni Pedro ang tanggihan si Jesus.

Ano ang mga kahihinatnan nating mga natatakot na ipahayag si Jesus

bilang Kristo at paano natin ito malalabanan?

Jesus prophesied about the kind of death he

would die. What verse is it where we see this prophecy recorded?

Matt 26:1-226:1 When Jesus had finished

saying all these things, he said to his disciples, 2 "As you know, the Passover is

two days away-and the Son of Man will be handed over to

be crucified."

In John 18:36-37 What do we learn

about Jesus’ kingdom?

• It is not of this world, it is of another place

• Jesus has servants in his kingdom

• They can and will fight to protect Jesus

• Jesus was born to be a king

John 19The truth of Jesus' suffering, crucifixion, burial. Despite his great anguish and

suffering, Jesus asks God to forgive his persecutors and ensures that his mother will be taken care of by asking the Apostle John to take care of her.

What do we learn about Pilate from the

following verses in the Gospel of John and the

other Gospels?

Matt 27:19 - His wife asked him to leave Jesus aloneMatt 27:24 - He abdicated his authority to the mobMark 15:4-5 - He expected Jesus to help him by defending himselfMark 15:9-10 - He understood that the chief priests were envious of JesusMark 15:15 - He wanted to satisfy the crowdMark 15:44 - He did not realize the extent of Jesus' sufferingLuke 3:1 - He reigned in the fifteenth year of Tiberius CaesarLuke 13:1-2 - He persecuted the GalileansLuke 23:20-21 - He wanted to release JesusLuke 23:23-25 - He was more persuaded by the mob than the evidence

John 18:31 - He wanted the Jews to judge himJohn 18:38 - He admitted he did not know what truth wasJohn 19:7-10 - He was afraidJohn 19:12-16 - He was finally convinced with a political threatJohn 19:19-21 - It was Pilate who had the notice fastened to the cross

What is flogging and why did Pilate order Jesus to be flogged?

The punishment was horrible, the victim being bound to a low pillar or stake, and beaten, either

with rods, or, in the case of slaves and provincials, with scourges, called "scorpions," leather thongs

tipped with leaden balls or sharp spikes. The severity of the infliction in Jesus' case is evident

from His inability to bear His cross.(from Vincent's Word Studies in the New Testament, Electronic Database. Copyright (c)

1997 by Biblesoft)

Nais ni Pilato na maiwasan ang pagpatay ng isang inosenteng tao. Naisip niya na sa pamamagitan ng

paghagupit sa kanya, maglubag ang mga Hudyo at pumayag na pakawalan

si Kristo.

If God's will was that Jesus should die on the cross, then why was it a sin for Pilate and the Priests to crucify Jesus?

Pagpatay, pagsumpa ng walang katibayan, pagsisinungaling at

masamang hangarin, lahat ay kasalanan, ngunit ang Diyos

ay maaaring lumikha ng kabutihan mula sa kasamaan.

What is the difference between Pilate's,

Caiaphas' and Judas' sins?

• Pilate's sin was abuse of his authority - condemning an innocent man

• Caiaphas' sin was malice and envy - accusing an innocent man

• Judas' sin was betraying the Lord - leading the accusers to him for money

In John 19:30, Jesus stated "It is finished". What was he referring

to?

The pain and suffering, the sacrifice, the completion of his mission for God.

Why did Jesus say to his mother in John

19:26-27 "Dear woman here is your son." and to John "Here is your

mother."?

He was obeying the commandment to honor thy father and mother.

What facts do we learn about Joseph of

Arimathea?

Mark 15:43-he was a prominent member of the Sanhedrin-he was a believer-he was a brave man

Matt 27:57-60-he was a rich man-he was a disciple-he buried Jesus-he placed body of Jesusin his own tomb

Luke 23:50-51-he was a good and upright man-he did not consent to the Sanhedrin decision and action regarding Jesus-he came from Arimathea

John 19:39-he knew Nicodemus-he was accompanied by Nicodemus when he buried Jesus

John 20doesn't just contain the purpose of the Gospel of John at it's conclusion. It contains the greatest story of victory ever told in history - HE IS RISEN! Jesus Christ was

resurrected from the dead and then appeared to Mary Magdalene and the disciples.

Who rolled away the stone from the tomb’s entrance according to

Matthew 28?

Matt 28:1-21 After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week,

Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to look at the tomb. 2 There was a violent earthquake, for an

angel of the Lord came down from heaven and, going to the tomb,

rolled back the stone and sat on it.

What does Mark 16 tell us about the “we” in

John 20:2 and why Mary went to the tomb?

When the Sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene,

Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices so that they might go to

anoint Jesus' body.

Describe the reaction of the women to seeing

the angels

Matt 28:8 - In a hurry, afraid yet filled with joy

Mark 16:5-8 - Alarmed, trembling, bewildered, and afraidLuke 24:5 - Frightened

Describe the mindset of Mary Magdalene at the following points in her

day

When she was on her way to the tomb before sunrise (John 20:1)Mindset: HurryAfter she arrived at the tomb and saw the stone rolled away (John 20:1)Mindset: ShockOn her way to tell Peter and John (John 20:2)Mindset: ConfusedAfter Peter and John left as she stood outside the tomb weeping (John 20:11)Mindset: Sad

After the angels spoke to her (John 20:13)Mindset: sad, confusedWhen she saw the “gardener” (John 20:15)Mindset: PleadingWhen she recognized Jesus (John

20:16)Mindset: joyWhen she told the disciples she saw Jesus (John 20:18)Mindset: joy followed by disappointment

What facts about Jesus’ in his resurrected body does this chapter of the Gospel of John tell us?

• That you could see him• That you could recognize him• That you could touch him• That you could see his wounds• That he could speak• That he could see• That he could stand• That he could breath• That he could appear in a locked room

What do you think was the disciples

understanding of Jesus telling them “If you

forgive anyone his sins, they are forgiven; if you

do not forgive them, they are not forgiven."

Acts 13:38-40"Therefore, my brothers, I want you to know that through Jesus

the forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you. Through him

everyone who believes is justified from everything you could not be justified from by

the law of Moses.

Summarize Jesus’ message to the disciples from his two appearances

to them after his resurrection in this

Chapter

Verses 19, 21, 26: Peace be with youVerse 20: It’s meVerse 21: As the Father has sent me, I am sending youVerse 22: Receive the Holy SpiritVerse 23: If you forgive anyone his sins, they are forgiven; if you do not forgive them, they are not forgivenVerse 26: Peace be with youVerse 27: Stop doubting and believe (Thomas)Verse 29: Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed

Jesus told his disciples at least nine times (see Matt 16:21; Matt 17:22; Matt 20:17-19; Mark 8:31; Mark 9:9; Mark 9:31-32; Mark 10:33-34; Luke 9:22; Luke 18:31-34)

that he would rise from the dead.

Why then do you think it was so hard for them to believe or

understand that he was going to be raised from death into life?

Luke 9:44-45"Listen carefully to what I am about to tell you: The Son of Man is going to be betrayed into the hands of men.” But they did not understand what this meant. It was hidden from them, so that they did not grasp it, and they were afraid to

ask him about it.

Read the following verses.Please realize that when we are believers and followers of the Lord Jesus Christ and his resurrection, we too will rise from the dead to eternal

life.

Gospel of John 11:25-26 Jesus said to her, "I am the

resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in me will

never die. Do you believe this?"

Romans 8:11And if the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, he who

raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal

bodies through his Spirit, who lives in you.

1 Corinthians 6:14By his power God raised the Lord from the

dead, and he will raise us also.

1 Corinthians 15:20-22But Christ has indeed been raised from the

dead, the first fruits of those who have fallen asleep. For since death came through a man, the resurrection of the

dead comes also through a man. For as in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive.

2 Corinthians 5:1-4Now we know that if the earthly tent we live in is destroyed, we have a building from God, an eternal house in heaven, not built by human hands. Meanwhile we groan, longing to be clothed with our heavenly dwelling,

because when we are clothed, we will not be found naked. For while we are in this tent, we

groan and are burdened, because we do not wish to be unclothed but to be clothed with our

heavenly dwelling, so that what is mortal may be swallowed up by life.

1 Thessalonians 4:14We believe that Jesus died and rose again and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have

fallen asleep in him.

John 21third appearance of Jesus after his resurrection and the restoration of Peter on the beach of the Sea of Galilee.

How did John know that it was the Lord who had called to them? Does the record of

Luke 5:1-11 help us understand why John may

have recognized Jesus?

Because of the large number of fish…they had been fishing all night

long and caught nothing. . . by simply casting the net once more they caught more fish than they

ever had – it was a miracle and only Jesus was capable of this miracle and he had done so several years

before when he first met them

Why did Peter jump into the sea?

Because he wanted to see Jesus…he wanted to get there quickly and this

was Peter’s nature to do things quickly. . . he did not want to wait

for the boat laden with fish to slowly make it to the shore…he figured he

could swim faster than the boat could make it

Who are the lambs and sheep Jesus refers to?

(Gospel of John, Chapter 21, verse 15) (Gospel of John, Chapter 21,

verses 16 and 17)

Why was this meeting between Jesus and Peter so

important?

Jesus would not be around anymore in an earthly manner as a human leader and Peter was needed to lead the Apostles

and lead the new church.

Jesus knew it would be a great challenge for these pioneer Christians, especially Peter who would lead them. The Lord

states Peter would be martyred just after this restoration.

Which character(s) do you identify with most from the Gospel of John, Peter, Mary Magdalene, Thomas, John,

Martha, someone else? Why?

What is your favorite verse or story from the Gospel of John?

What have you learned about Jesus from this study of the

Gospel of John that has blessed you?