Secret Of The Vine - Part 7

Introduction Thus says the Lord: “Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, let not the mighty man glory in his might, nor let the rich man glory in his riches; 24but let him who glories glory in this, that he understands and knows Me,” says the Lord. Jeremiah 9:23-24 3 That which we have seen and heard we declare to you, that you also may have fellowship (koinonia) with us; and truly our fellowship (koinonia) is with the Father and with His Son Jesus 23

Introduction The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion (koinonia) of the Holy Spirit be with you all. Amen. 2 Corinthians 13:14 14

GLOR A. The Lord Y. reveals that knowing Him is your life’s UNDERSTAND greatest _______ HIM. B. The Lord reveals that He KNOW wants us HIM. to _____________ ____

Process #1 The Abiding Process #1: To abide, you must meet Christ’s requirements REQUIREMEN TS The Three Abiding _______________

Process #1 A. Abiding won’t work if you are DARKNE living in __________ SS. If we say that we have fellowship with Him, and walk in darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth. 1 John 1:6 6

Process #1 This is the message which we have heard from Him and declare to you, that God is light and in Him is no darkness at all. 6If we say that we have fellowship with Him, and walk in darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth. 9If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:56, 9 5

Process #1 B. Abiding won’t work if youPERSO hate another ________ N. He who says he is in the light, and hates his brother, is in darkness until now. 10He who loves his brother abides in the light, and there is no cause for stumbling in him. 11But he who hates his brother is in darkness and walks in darkness, and does not know where he is going, because the darkness has blinded his eyes. 1 John 2:9-11 9

Process #1 C.Abiding won’t work if you don’t COMMANDME keep HisNTS. _________________ “If you keep My commandments, you will abide in My love, just as I have kept My Father’s commandments and abide in His love.” John 15:10 24 Now he who keeps His commandments abides in Him, and He in him. 1 John 3:24a 10

Process #2 The Abiding Process #2: Abide with God through the DisciplinesDISCIPLI NES ____________ The Five Spiritual “And you will seek Me and find Me, when you search for Me with all your heart.” Jeremiah 29:13 1 As the deer pants for the water brooks, so pants my soul for You, O God. 2My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. Psalm 42:1-2a 13

Process #2 A. Build the lifelong habit of regular morning DEVOTIO ___________ NS. 1. Select your most comfortable devotional place. 2. Set your alarm for an early morning hour. 3. Setup your preferred daily devotional schedule.

Process #2 B.

Read and meditate in the ______ BIBLE. 1. Read the Bible for wisdom and relationship. 2. Read the Bible by setting up an annual plan. 3. Read the Bible more if you are receiving less.

Process #2 C.Experience victory through your Notebook PRAYER. of _________ 1. Practice praying with a daily prayer calendar. 2. Prepare a three-ring binder of your numbered requests. 3. Periodically review the prayers that are answered.

Process #2 D. Cultivate meaningfulWORSHI praise and P. _________ 1. Worship the Lord through music. 2. Worship the Lord through humility of posture. 3. Worship the Lord through the Daily Ten.

Process #2 E. Interact with God in your Life JOURNAL __________ . 1. Write a personal prayer-note to God daily. 2. Write a spiritual journal not a factual diary. 3. Write your prayers, confessions, problems, and dreams.

Process #3 The Abiding Process #3: Abide with God more and more throughout your life. SEASONS The Three Fruit-Bearing _________

Process #3 DISCIPLI Fruit-Bearing Season #1: God’s NE ___________ 1. You aren’t too concerned about your sin. 2. You don’t give much thought to serving God. 3. You find devotions boring almost impossible.

Process #3 PRUNING Fruit-Bearing Season #2: God’s _________ 1. You have cleaned up some of your sin. 2. You serve God some and receive fulfillment. 3. You enjoy devotions 2-3 weekly and pray more.

Process #3 ABIDING Fruit-Bearing Season #3: You’re ________ 1. You are very committed to living like Christ. 2. You serve God with all your heart. 3. You have discovered Jesus to be Lord and best friend.

The Abiding Precept God invites all believers to develop a vibrant, intimate relationship that glorifies God by bearing much fruit.

Conclusion Then I, John, saw the holy city, New Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. 3And I heard a loud voice from heaven saying, “Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and He will dwell with them, and they shall be His people. God Himself will be with them and be their God.” Revelation 21:2-3 2

  n commanding  Ius to glorify Him, 

God is inviting us to  enjoy Him. C. S. Lewis

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        ur love for God  is tested by the question of whether  we seek Him or His gifts. Ralph Washington Sockman