Jeff finishes part one of this series from John, looking at John 15:1-11 (ESV). He emphasizes the importance of abiding in Christ to bear fruit and experience true joy. As we grow in Christ, we actually grow more into the understanding that apart from Christ we can do nothing.

The ironic, counterintuitive good news of the gospel of Jesus Christ is that in being constrained by Him we are set free in Him.

In John 14:1-7, Jesus explains that no one can come to the Father except through him. He declares, "I am the way, the truth, and the life." In a world full of lies and deception, Jesus stands as the ultimate source of truth. He comforts troubled hearts, showing us the true character of God and pointing a future heavenly reality.

Because Jesus raises the dead, we can have eternal hope. This teaching from John 11 shows us we can trust God in pain because He loves us and is working all things for good.

The Table serves as a reminder of God's covenant, sustaining and enhancing faith through grace.

We explore Jesus' next two "I am" statements: "I am the door" and "I am the Good Shepherd." John 10 shows us Jesus stands apart from false messiahs and teachers. He is true shepherd whose voice His followers trust.

Jesus proclaims, "I am the light of the world," emphasizing belief, worship, and mission as our response to His divinity. Only in Christ can we find true life that is marked by relationship with God.

In life, we search for satisfaction in many things: relationships, careers, power, prestige, and more. In our search, we look for "wow," but Jesus looks for "who"—whosoever believes in Him. Jesus declares He is the Bread of Life in John 6:32-40, offering eternal satisfaction to all who come to Him.

About today's teacher: David McNeely is the senior pastor of Wildwood Church in Tallahassee, FL (wildwoodtlh.com). He served at Perimeter Church as an intern from 1994-1998 and as a staff member in various functions from 2003-2016, including serving five years as a member of teaching team.

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