Eleven: A New Diet
Complete the following activities and write down key insights.
Grow
The Book of John contains the story of the life, death and resurrection of Jesus, written by John, as referenced earlier. This passage takes place shortly before Jesus goes to die on the cross and is part of a long teaching Jesus gives to His closest followers or disciples. Read John 15:1-8 and write down answers to these questions:
Just like a branch receives nourishment from the vine, so do we from Jesus. What did you learn about this critical connection from this passage?
What do you think it looks like to abide (to be continually connected with) in Jesus? What are some practical ways you might approach this?
Live
Try out a spiritual “sampler platter” of activities that nourish the heart and soul. Specifically, do as many of these as you can today:
Read and reflect on of passage from God’s Word (the Bible).
Pray and ask God to fill your heart and mind with love to- ward others and deep peace through the Holy Spirit inside you.
Do a God-honoring activity today in love and service of someone else.
Spend time reflecting on Jesus’s life and sacrifice for you and how that inspires you to live your life.
How did these activities impact your heart and soul?