Continuing our series through the season of Lent, this episode returns to John 15 and Jesus' final teachings to his disciples before he goes to the cross. He tells them that there is no greater love than to lay down one's life for one's friends, and that they are his friends if they do this one thing that he commands: love each other. It's a simple command, but not so simple a task. Join us today as we contemplate Jesus' words to us through his words to the disciples.

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Questions from today's episode: Is there a particular individual in your life, or a group of individuals that you find it difficult to love? Is the Spirit gently whispering to your heart, “yes, even them”? What first step might he be nudging you to take in that direction? What “laying down” of yourself is He calling you to? How will you respond?

Music written and recorded by Caleb Lieurance