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Small Group Questions ­(Whole Group):
Read John 15:1-11

1. What does it mean to abide in Christ? (Jn 15:4-7, 9-10) Describe specifically what that looks like in the life of an “abider”.
    
2. Tell of a way God has “pruned” you with hard circumstances, and how that has resulted in fruitfulness in your life.

Breakout Questions:

Take the Test! Evaluate the proofs of abiding from John 15:7-11
Rate the following from 1­-10 (1 = poor, 10 = strong).
Go around the group for each question, then everybody answer the last one.

1. I am experiencing a powerful prayer life. (Jn 15:7)
2. I am experiencing a fruitful ministry. (Jn 15:8)
3. I am experiencing loving obedience. (Jn 15:9-10)
4. I am experiencing supernatural joy. (Jn 15:11)
5. In the area I am weakest, what choices can I make to abide in Christ?