Abiding with Jesus is not some new-age spirituality. This is from Jesus on the night He was betrayed.
Standing in a vineyard on the outskirts of Jerusalem, Jesus taught how a relationship with Him is possible when He is no longer here. Like Jesus, we must step away from the pressures of life and pursue rhythms of solitude and silence. This is how we can encounter Him through His Spirit.
Moments later, Judas betrayed Jesus. Swords were drawn. Jesus was handcuffed, and the disciples scattered into the darkness. From this night, a picture of a vine and branches was etched into the minds of the disciples forever.
In this 40-day devotional, you will practice three simple habits of reading, praying, and meditating on the words of John 15:1–11. Through this study, you will discover the way to remain attached, connected and rooted to Jesus—the True Vine.
If you are a new leader or have been leading for a long time, you know that it can be difficult to monitor progress or know if you’re doing the right thing. At times, it’s easy to become discouraged and doubt if God is working in your small group or question if your group members are moving in the right direction. Here are three simple questions to measure your group.MONITOR PROGRESS