Encountering Jesus- Learning to Abide

by John Roberts on March 10, 2024

“Encountering Jesus: Learning to Abide – Part III”

Speaker: John J Roberts

Date: March 10, 2024

Series: Encountering Jesus

Text: John 15:1-17

Introduction

A –

B –

I –

D –

E –

John 15:1-17

Friendship with Jesus looks like Conversation.

D –

Psalm 116:1-2

“dia” =

“logos” =

We can explore dialogue with Christ as he speaks to us in various ways.

John 10:27

Friendship with Jesus looks like expecting Jesus to show up!

E –

Daily Examen

Conclusion

Questions for Reflection:

Where do you most often hear the voice of God? Where are the thin places for you?
Reflecting back over your faith journey are there times when you have specifically experienced the voice of Christ in your life? Where and when did that show up? What was the context of his speaking?
Do you have an expectation that Jesus will show up? If not, why not?
What is one way that you can purpose to have a conversation with Jesus this week?

Project for the coming Week:

Set aside some time to sit with Jesus, ask him what he has to tell you, and then listen for a response.
Spend time in reflection on John 15:1-17. Read it daily. Write it out at least once. Read it aloud each day.
What do you notice about it?
What are the longings that it inspires in you?

About the Author

John Roberts

John and his wife, Sharlyn, moved to Moses Lake from the Seattle area in October of 1989 to begin work with Moses Lake Christian Church and they have continued with the church until the present.

John earned his BA from Puget Sound Christian College in Edmonds WA, graduating in June of 1988 with a Major in Theology and a Minor in Preaching. John continued his education attending the Northwest Graduate School of Ministry, Biola University, and Regent College. He earned an MA in Apologetics from Biola University in 2006. Additionally, John completed the Renovare Institute of Spiritual Formation in July 2013, and earned a certificate in Spiritual Direction from Soul Formation in 2020.

John and Sharlyn were married in June 1988 (the same day John graduated from college… because… he uses his time wisely). John and Sharlyn raised three boys in Moses Lake who are now grown, moved away and are starting families of their own. Jonathan (Jonny) and his wife Madelyn; Josh and his wife Kara and their three children, Vida, Arlo and Edan; and Noah their youngest son.

John and Sharlyn love being with their kids and grandkids in their free time. Additionally, they enjoy travel adventures. In the summer of 2023 John and Sharlyn took a 200-mile pilgrimage along the Camino de Santiago (the Camino Way).