A lot of people are deeply loved by God, but live completely unaware of it. HOW DO WE STAY IN THE FLOW OF GOD'S LOVE? REALIZE: You are RESPOND: in it John 15:9 REALIZE: Love must be . RESPOND: on it John 15:10, 12 REALIZE: Joy is the RESPOND: it John 15:11 Questions for Further Reflection & Discussion What’s something small this past week that brought you a surprising amount of joy? Read John 15:1-12 and review the sermon outline. What stood out to you from the Sunday message? Zooming in on verses 9-12, what strikes you about the source and depth of Jesus' love for us? Doug said, “A lot of people are deeply loved by God, but live completely unaware of it.” But here, Jesus invites us to “remain” (or abide) in His love. What do you think makes that difficult in everyday life even for people who believe it’s true? What are some subtle ways people can drift out of an awareness of God’s love without even noticing it? Jesus connects remaining in His love with keeping His commands. How do you personally process that connection? Does it feel freeing, confusing, motivating, or something else? How would you explain the difference between obeying God to earn love versus obeying from love to a new believer? Jesus says His goal is that His joy would be in us and that our joy would be complete. What do you think “complete joy” actually looks like in real life, not idealized, but lived? Jesus commands us to love others “as He has loved you.” Who is one person in your life right now that stretches your ability to love and why? How can your friends pray for you?