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John 15:9-17

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bulletReading the Text:
bullet NRSV (with link to Anglicized NRSV) at Oremus Bible Browser.
bullet The Bible Gateway: NIV, NASB, CEV, The Message, KJV, etc.
bulletThe Blue Letter Bible. KJV, alternate versions, Greek text with concordance, commentaries.
bulletThe World Wide Study Bible includes commentary & sermons.
bulletHistorical References, Commentary and Comparative Texts:
bulletThe Five Gospels Parallels, John W. Marshall, University of Toronto.
bulletComparative World Scriptures from United Communities of Spirit:
bullet Friendship
bullet The Living Presence
bullet Sacrificial Love
bulletPrimary comparative texts of Rabbinic Wisdom, including "greatest commandment" parallels, from Mahlon H. Smith's Into His Own: Perspective on the World of Jesus, Rutgers University.
bullet "Ask, Seek, Knock," The Jesus Database, an online annotated inventory of the traditions concerning the life and teachings of Jesus. Dr. Gregory C. Jenks, FaithFutures Foundation.
bullet XLVI.25-33; Tatian's Diatessaron (c. 150-160).
bullet III.XX.2, IV.XIII.4, IV.XIV.1, Adversus Haereses, Irenaeus of Lyons. (c. 180)
bullet II.15, Stromata, Clement of Alexandria (c 200)
bullet Epistle VII -- Cyprian of Carthage (c. 250)
bullet I.31, Commentary on the Gospel of John, Origen. (c.228)
bullet On the Unity of the Church, Cyprian of Carthage (c. 250)
bullet Epistle LXII -- Cyprian of Carthage (c. 253)
bulletFrom Augustine's Tractates on John: 
bullet Tractate 82 (15:8-10)
bullet"Love brings about the keeping of His commandments; but does the keeping of His commandments bring about love?"
bullet Tractate 83 (15:11,12)
bullet"And so, where there is love, what can be wanting? and where it is not, what is there that can possibly be profitable? The devil believes, but does not love: no one loveth who doth not believe."
bullet Tractate 84 (15:13)
bullet"But if any one shall set himself in comparison, I say, not with the power. but with the innocence of Christ, and (I would not say) in thinking that he is healing the sins of others, but at least that he has no sins of his own, even so far is his avidity overstepping the requirements of the method of salvation; it is a matter of considerable moment for him, only he attains not his desire."
bullet Tractate 85 (15:14,15)
bullet"Let us, brethren, let us understand, and may the Lord enable us to understand, and enable us also to do what we understand. And if we know this, we know of a truth what the Lord doeth; for it is only the Lord that so enables us, and by such means only do we attain to His friendship."
bullet Tractate 86 (15:15, 16)
bullet"See then, beloved, how it is that He chooseth not the good, but maketh those whom He has chosen good."
bullet Tractate 87 (17-19)
bullet"For who can truly rejoice who loves not good as the source of his joy? Who can have true peace, if he have it not with one whom he truly loves? Who can be long-enduring through persevering continuance in good, save through fervent love? Who can be kind, if he love not the person he is aiding? Who can be good, if he is not made so by loving? Who can be sound in the faith, without that faith which worketh by love? Whose meekness can be beneficial in character, if not regulated by love? And who will abstain from that which is debasing, if he love not that which dignifies?"
bulletFrom the Geneva Notes.
bullet"The love of the Father towards the Son, and of the Son towards us, and of us toward God and our neighbour, are joined together with an inseparable knot: and there is nothing more sweet and pleasant than it is."
bulletFrom Matthew Henry's Commentary.
bullet"If the same power that first shed abroad the love of Christ's in our hearts, did not keep us in that love, we should not long abide in it. Christ's love to us should direct us to love each other."
bulletFrom Wesley's Notes.
bullet"Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you - On this condition, not otherwise. A thunderbolt for Antinomianism! Who then dares assert that God's love does not at all depend on man's works?"
bulletFrom the Commentary on the Whole Bible (Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, 1871).
bullet"...not, 'Continue to love Me,' but, 'Continue in the possession and enjoyment of My love to you'..."
bulletFrom The People's New Testament, B.W. Johnson, 1891.
bullet"Christ's disciples serve him, but their service is not bondage, but that of love. Hence, they are friends instead of servants."
bulletContemporary Commentary, Studies, and Exegesis:
bullet Commentary, John 15:9-17, Susan Hedahl, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2009.
bullet Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
bullet "Friends Together," Kate Huey, Weekly Seeds, iucc.org, 2009.
bullet "Jesus' commandment to love provides a clear, comprehensive framework for forming values in every age and every situation, no matter how different our cultures, our technologies, our 'sophistication.'"
bullet "First Thoughts on Year B Gospel Passages in the Lectionary," Easter 6, William Loader, Murdoch University, Uniting Church in Australia.
bullet"Perhaps the vine image was wider than that with its image of fruit bearing, but a major crisis was developing within John’s community which needed Jesus’ instruction and his prayer - or, at least, the members needed to hear what Jesus would have prayed. The unity was not ‘airy-fairy’, but relational and practical."
bullet Gospel Analysis, Pastor Edward Markquart, Sermons from Seattle, Grace Lutheran Church, Seattle, Washington. Detailed background and exegesis.
bulletExegetical Notes by Brian Stoffregen, at CrossMarks.
bullet"I believe that if nothing else, every parishioner in our congregations should leave the worship services having heard: 'I am someone Jesus loves.'"
bullet "I Have Called You Friends," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Friendship," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2008.
bullet Holy Textures, Understanding the Bible in its own time and in ours, John 15:9-17, David Ewart, 2009.
bullet"So as we look around church on any given Sunday, we may see people that we know and like, know and don't like, or don't know at all. Whatever. Jesus is commanding us to look out for each other's good, so that we might bear fruit, fruit that endures."
bullet "The Love of God," Larry Broding's Word-Sunday.Com: A Catholic Resource for This Sunday's Gospel. Adult Study, Children's Story, Family Activity, Support Materials.
bullet"When is love easy? When is it difficult?"
bullet Join the Feast, John 15:9-17, Barry Chance, Union PSCE, 2009.
bullet"The theological implication is that the identity of the disciples is tied up in the fact that they are loved—they are Friends of Jesus—Friends of God."
bullet Marginally Mark, by Brian McGowan, Anglican priest in Western Australia.
bullet "As I Have Loved You," Jerry Goebel, One Family Outreach. "Focus on scripture from a justice perspective." Exegesis, study, and teen study and activities.
bullet"Are our lives so illustrative of Christ that someone could tell that we were Christians without our words, symbols, or bumper stickers?Our Lord tells us to; 'Love one another as I have loved you.'  He is the only religious leader who personalizes the Golden Rule.  He doesn’t just say; 'Love others like you want to be loved.'  He says; 'Love others like I loved you!'"
bullet Wellspring of the Gospel, Easter 6B, Catherine McElhinney and Kathryn Turner, Weekly Wellsprings.
bullet "Abiding Love," William Brosend, The Christian Century, 2000. At Religion Online.
bullet"The Vietnamese Buddhist monk Thich Nhat Hanh has helped me as much as anyone (except perhaps Brother Lawrence) to understand what it means to practice the presence of God, to abide with Christ."
bullet Commentary by Hall Harris at the Biblical Studies Foundation.
bullet"Abiding in Christ (John 15)," by Robert Deffinbaugh at the Biblical Studies Foundation.
bullet"Abiding in Christ (verses 4-8) stressed belief, dependence, and endurance. The emphasis in verses 9-25 is on obedience. This is “how” we abide in Christ’s love: “If you keep My commandments, you will abide in My love; just as I have kept My Father’s commandments, and abide in His Love” (John 15:10)."
bulletArticles & Background:
bullet "Worship in the Fourth Gospel: A Cultural Interpretation of John 14-17," Jerome H. Neyrey, Biblical Theology Bulletin, 2006. Part 2.
bullet "Friendship," issue theme of Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2008. Articles, study guide, inspirational pieces, worship ideas, and more. See especially, "I Have Called You Friends," Gail R. O'Day.
bullet "Friendship in the Bible," Benedict Janecko, Spiritual Life, 2002.
bullet"In our culture today, there is much talk about 'love' but relatively little about friendship."
bullet "Joan Chittister: The Friendship of Women: The Hidden Tradition of the Bible," Donna Freitas, Publishers Weekly, 2006.
bullet "Worship in the Fourth Gospel: A Cultural Interpretation of John 14-17," Jerome H. Neyrey, Biblical Theology Bulletin, 2006.
bullet"...the personnel of worship are clearly defined: the Patron Father who bestows benefaction on his clients by means of Jesus, the Broker. Jesus, in turn, brokers the concerns of the clients to the Patron. Finally, the household with many rooms is not space out of the world, but relationships brokered by Jesus."
bullet"That Every Child Who Wants Might Learn to Dance," Paula M. Cooey, Cross Currents, 1998.
bullet"Joy suggests the falseness of the alleged dilemma of self-fulfillment vs. self-sacrifice. Joy is ethically ambiguous. It may be generous, selfish, both, or ecstatic, though it tends to direct the self outward toward others in some way. Thus, the context in which joy occurs largely determines its ethical implications."
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bulletBrosend, William, "Abiding Love," The Christian Century, 2000.
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bulletBurghardt, William, S.J., "Gospel Joy, Christian Joy," The Living Pulpit, 1996. (see Joy issue focus of The Living Pulpit 5.4, 1996.)
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bulletEsselstyn, Micki Bingham, "The Angel of Joy Demands Our Participation," The Living Pulpit, 1996. (see Joy issue focus of The Living Pulpit 5.4, 1996.)
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bulletGench, Frances Taylor, "Between Text & Sermon: John 15:12-17," Interpretation, 2004.
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bulletKillinger, John, "Wildfire," The Christian Century, 2006.
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bulletO'Day, Gail R., "Jesus As Friend in the Gospel of John," Interpretation, 2004. (See also, Friendship, issue focus of Interpretation, 2004.)
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bulletO'Day, Gail R., "Preaching As an Act of Friendship: Plain Speaking as a Sign of the Kingdom," Journal for Preachers, 2005.
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bulletPeterson, Robert A., "Is Christ 'The Electing God'?" Presbyterion, 2004.
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bulletPidgeon, George Campbell, "Root and Fruit of Christian Love: Reflections on John 13:34-35; 15:1-14," Theology Today, 1952.
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bulletReid, Barbara E., "The Cross and Cycles of Violence," Interpretation, 2004. (See also entire issue: Violence in the Bible, Interpretation, 2004.)
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bulletSegovia, Fernando F., "The Theology and Provenance of John 15:1-17," Journal of Biblical Literature, 1982.
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bulletWood, Lawrence, "Labors of Love," The Christian Century, 2003.
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bulletReviews:
bullet Review: L. Scott Kellum, The Unity of the Farewell Discourse: The Literary Integrity of John 13.31-16.33. T&T Clark, 2004. Review by Joseph Matos in SBL's Review of Biblical Literature.
bullet Review: George L. Parsenios, Departure and Consolation: The Johannine Farewell Discourse in Light of Greco-Roman Literature. Brill, 2005. Review by Jan van der Watt, Review of Biblical Literature, 2007.
bulletSermons:
bullet "As the Father Has Loved Me," the Rev. Dr. James C. Howell, Day 1, 2009.
bullet "Among Friends," Dr. Fredrica Harris Thompsett, Episcopal Divinity School, 2004.
bullet "Staying While We Go..." Rev. Dr. Craig Satterlee, Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago, 2003.
bullet "It's About Love, Love, Love," "It Is So Simple," "The Happy Prince," Pastor Edward F. Markquart, Grace Lutheran Church, Seattle, Washington.
bullet "Faith, Friendship, and Fruitfulness," Bishop L. Bevel Jones, Day 1, 2003.
bullet "The Prime Directive," The Rev. Barbara Berry-Bailey, 30 Good Minutes, Chicago Sunday Evening Club, 1998.
bullet "Everyone!" John Jewell, 2000.
bullet "We Don't Choose All Our Friends," the Rev. Duane Steele, Day 1, 1997.
bullet "The Meaning of Joy," Paul Tillich. From The New Being (1955), at Religion OnLine.
bullet Father Andrew M. Greeley, "Priest, Author, Sociologist," Commentary and Homily
bullet Easter 6, 2008
bullet Easter 6, 2006
bullet Easter 6, 2003
bullet Easter 6, 2000
bulletWith Children:
bullet "The Greatest Commandment - Love," Illustrating the Story (lessons, children's sermons), coloring pages, activity sheets, crafts, children's songs. MSSS Crafts.
bullet "Love One Another," Fr Max Bowers, Kids Church.
bullet "As I Have Loved You," Charles Kirkpatrick, Sermons4kids.com.
bullet "Bernie's Payback," children's story by Larry Broding, word-sunday.com.
bullet "A Basket of Summer Fruit," "Jesus Calls Us Friends," Sunday School Lessons: Family Bible Study, art projects, music, stories, etc.
bullet John 15:12, John 15:14, memory verse activity, MSSS Crafts and Resources for Bible Stories.
bulletDrama:
bulletGraphics & Bulletin Materials:
bullet Clip Art, John 15:14, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
bulletClip Art Images: John 15:9-17, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
bullet John 15:9-17, at Cerezo Barredo's weekly gospel illustration. Liberation emphasis.
bullet Images for this week's readings, Pitts Theology Library Digital Image Archive.
bullet John 15:1-17, John 15:16, John 15:16, Heartlight - Free Christian PowerPoint Backgrounds.
bullet John 15:9-11, John 15:12-17, John 15:9-11, John 15:9-17, Liturgical Drawing, Maria d.c. Zamora, Claretian Resources, Philippines. ("Download and use these for free.")
bullet Commercial Site: "Abide in Me," (John 15) Visual liturgy for Easter 5B, The Work of the People.
bulletHymns and Music:
bullet Contemporary/Praise Song suggestions, Together to Celebrate, David MacGregor.
bullet Hymns with Scripture Allusions: John 15:10, 13, 14, 15, 16. The Cyber Hymnal.
bullet Hymnal Scripture References, The Lutheran Hymnal, Lutheran Worship.
bulletAt Digital Hymnal (midi files, guitar chords, karaoke files, projection text):
bullet God Will Take Care of You
bulletFine Arts Images Linked at The Text This Week's Art Index:
bulletMovies scenes with the following themes, listed at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance:
bullet Interconnectedness
bulletLove
bullet Forgiveness/Reconciliation
bulletSacrifice
bulletStudy Links and Resources for the Book of John