LIFE ON LIFE · Following Jesus Together · CALL: Celebrate · Accountability · Learn It · Live It

"Facetime" comes from Exodus 33:11, where the Lord would speak with Moses face to face, as one speaks to a friend. God wants that kind of nearness with us. This week we model what daily time with God can look like, the foundation of a disciple's personal life with God.

Key verse · John 15:5 (NIV): I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.

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Celebrate (≈10 min)

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Begin by naming the vision out loud: this is a space to follow Jesus together, enjoying and obeying him, and helping others do the same.

• Where did you see God at work this week? What are you thankful for?
• Share one moment of joy, answered prayer, or grace since we last met.

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Accountability (≈10 min)

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Lovingly check in on how we are living what we are learning: following Jesus and inviting others toward him.

• How has God's Word been shaping you since last week? Did you follow through on what you sensed God asking?
• Who are you praying for and inviting toward Jesus? What was a step forward, or a struggle?

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Learn It (≈20 min): Have a "Facetime" Together

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Rather than only studying, model a personal time with God so each person can carry it home. Move through these together:

• Worship — through songs or prayers of thanksgiving and praise. (Epicentre Spotify playlist)
• Discovery Bible Study — John 15:1–17 (abiding in the vine). Read together or individually, then walk the DBS questions below.

Read together — John 15:1-17 (NIV):

The Vine and the Branches

1 “I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. 2 He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful. 3 You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you. 4 Remain in me, as I also remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me.

5 “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. 6 If you do not remain in me, you are like a branch that is thrown away and withers; such branches are picked up, thrown into the fire and burned. 7 If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. 8 This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples.