John 15:1-21
As Jesus is wrapping up this Parable of the Vine as He literally walks toward Gethsemane and the Cross, in vv. 11-17,  He gives His disciples a glimpse of what their relationship looks like from His point of view.  He has been rabbi, teacher to them and He has been Lord and Master and those things He will still be, but now He reveals to them something much deeper and more intimate; they are His friends.

Continue reading →