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JESUS THE TRUE VINE

(Remain in Me)

John 15:1-17

Key Verse: 15:5

1.   Read verses 1-3. Who is the vine and who is the gardener? What does the Father do to make the vine more fruitful?  What does it mean to cut and prune? What does verse 3 mean?

2.   Read verses 4- 5. What does this teach about the relationship between Jesus and his disciples (us)? What does ‘remain in Jesus’ mean? How can we remain in Jesus? (7,9,10; Col 2:6,7)

 

3.  What is the gardener’s purpose in caring for the vine? Why is fruit-bearing so important? (8, Ge 1:28; Mt 7:16; Jn 15:16) What is the fruit God wants?

4.   Read verses 6-8. Why is it essential that the branches remain in the vine?  What happens to branches that become disconnected from the vine? How can we glorify God?

5.   Read verses 9-11. How does Jesus reflect the Father’s love? How can we remain in Jesus’ love? (9,10,17) What is Jesus’ example? How can we be full of joy? 

6. Read verse 12-15. What is Jesus’ repeated command? How has he shown his love to us? How can sinners be Jesus' friends? What can we learn from Jesus who made friends with all kinds of sinners?

7. Read verse 16-17. What does it mean to you and me that God chose us rather than our choosing him? Why does God choose people? Why should this one-sided grace of God not make anyone proud? (See 2Sa 7:18,19)

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