Abide 2 – Stay In My Love – Group Discussion

Icebreaker

What’s something you’ve learned that worked better once you stopped forcing it?

Discussion Questions

1. How does Jesus’ invitation to “remain in my love” reshape how you think about obedience? (John 15:9–10)
2. Why do you think joy comes after abiding, not before it? (John 15:11)
3. What does it look like to love genuinely rather than transactionally? (Romans 12:9)

Prayer Focus

Ask God to help your group recognize where pressure has replaced alignment — and to rediscover the joy of staying close to Jesus.

CLOSING ENCOURAGEMENT

Jesus didn’t invite us into pressure — He invited us into love. As you move through this week, remember that abiding isn’t about trying harder, but staying closer. Let alignment replace effort, and allow joy to grow naturally from that place.