John 18:22-19:3

Psalm 22:1-18

1. The Slaps – “When he had said these things (before Caiaphas), one of the officers standing by struck Jesus with his hand, saying, “Is that how you answer the high priest?” John 18:22

2. The Whips – “They answered him, ‘If this man were not doing evil, we would not have delivered him over to you.’” John 18:30

3. The Crown of Thorns – “And the soldiers twisted together a crown of thorns and put it on his head and arrayed him in a purple robe.” John 19:2

John 18

John 18

John 17

Sermon Text: John 16:1-15;

Companion Text: Genesis 22:1-8

1. The GAFFE—“They will put you out of the synagogues. Indeed, the hour is coming when whoever kills you will think he is offering service to God.” John 16:2

2. The GRACE—“Nevertheless, I tell you the truth: it is to your advantage that I go away, for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you. But if I go, I will send him to you. ” John 16:7

3. The GUIDE—“When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth, for he will not speak on his own authority, but whatever he hears he will speak, and he will declare to you the things that are to come.” John 16:13

Sermon Text: John 16:1-15; Companion Text: Genesis 22:1-8

1. The GAFFE—“They will put you out of the synagogues. Indeed, the hour is coming when whoever kills you will think he is offering service to God.” John 16:2

2. The GRACE—“Nevertheless, I tell you the truth: it is to your advantage that I go away, for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you. But if I go, I will send him to you. ” John 16:7

3. The GUIDE—“When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth, for he will not speak on his own authority, but whatever he hears he will speak, and he will declare to you the things that are to come.” John 16:13

Sermon Text: John 15:9-17,

Companion Text: Deuteronomy 30:11-20

Bearing much fruit

Being loved by Jesus

Obedience to His commands

Sharing in His joy

Loving as we are loved

Two illustrations of love

Self-sacrificial friendship

Unilateral action

Sermon Text: John 15:9-17,

Companion Text: Deuteronomy 30:11-20

Bearing much fruit

Being loved by Jesus

Obedience to His commands

Sharing in His joy

Loving as we are loved

Two illustrations of love

Self-sacrificial friendship

Unilateral action

Sermon Text: John 15:1-11,

Companion Text: Galatians 5:16-26

The Metaphor

-Vine; branches; abiding; fruit; pruning

Our Union with Christ

A Mystical Union

A Vital Union

A Legal Union

An Organic Union

A Corporate Union

An Individual Union

A Mediated Union

“Apart from Me you can do nothing”