October 31st - Servants or Friends?

 Scripture Passage:  John 15:9-17

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A Complicated Reading!
-Where to begin?

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Here We Go Again...
12 My command is this; Love each other
17 This is my command: Love each other
-Again?

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Observations
-'Command' language
-Some questions

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Do We Really Want to Ask How?
-Love like Jesus
-Love like God.

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The Real "How" Question
-Humility
-Three invitations towards complete joy.

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The Answer is in Being Chosen
16 You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit

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The Answer is in Being Called Friends
14 You are my friends
15 I no longer call you servants...I have called you friends.

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The Answer is in Being Love
9 I have loved you
9 Remain in my love
10 Remain in my love
12 I have loved you.

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A Vine and Branches
-John 15:1-8
-How to grow grapes.

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Three Invitations
- Experience love
-Experience friendship
-Share your experiences.