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We continue our study of looking at what Jesus said about himself.
Not what other people’s opinions were.
As we look at the several, “I AM” statements that the Lord made and that are recorded in the Gospel of John.
Tonight we look at an allegory or a parable that Jesus used to teach the disciples (and us).
Concerning what we are to do to glorify God
In 14:31, Jesus says, “Arise, let us go…”
So, now we are on the path on the way to the Garden of Gethsemane or maybe in the garden?
And…
Once again He uses things that would have been easily understood by the listeners.
It is probably not a coincidence that this entire section revolves around things that may have been in the Garden of Gethsemane.
Vines, Branches, fruit (grapes?)
Jesus is going to use these things as symbols or illustrations to teach what glorifies God.
Now personally, I always find it easier when someone tells me */what to do/* if they also tell me */how to do it/*.
And in this passage Jesus tells us what is pleasing to God but he also reveals how we achieve it.
So, tonight we are going to look at the symbols, the steps, and the success in glorifying God.
Let’s stand and read together, if you will – John 15:1-8
Jesus Begins:
*John 15:1** (KJV) *1I am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman.
Guys:
He is not a shadow
He is not a type
He is not a copy
He is not an imposter
He is the True Vine
To the Jews who were listening to Him this could mean:
It is no longer correct for you to look to your Jewish roots as the true vine.
I am the true vine.
Then to you it means:
It is not your affiliation or association with a religion or an institution that is essential.
But, you must be with Jesus – For He is the true vine
And then we see in the second half of verse one that…
The Father is the gardener who cultivates the vine and cares for and protects the branches
He is the husbandman, He is the vinedresser.
(Depending on your translation)
He is the one who owns the vineyard and takes care of everything in it.
And…
We can read for ourselves in Scripture how He cared for Jesus
Caring for Him even before He was born by sending an angel to Joseph.
Protecting Him when He was a baby and the politicians sought to kill Him
Providing care for Him in the desert during His time of tempting
Watching over Him and empowering Him during His ministry.
And……….
On more than one occasion giving heavenly endorsement of His work.
So, you know that…
God cares for the true vine… Jesus
And God cares for you *as one who is united with the true vine*.
Just as we see in Scripture how God cared for Jesus, I know that…
Many of you could report with */personal/* testimony of how He has cared for you.
So, in verse one we see the first two symbols in this passage
The Son is the true vine
The Father is the gardener.
But…
To get the third symbol, let’s just glance at verse five.
Because it will help you to understand verses 2-4
Because …
See, in verse five */you/* are mentioned.
You are the third symbol in this parable.
We have talked about God as the gardener and we have talked about His Son as the true vine.
But verse five places you in this illustration as */the branch/*.
And the main thing you need to know about the branch is:
The branch gets its life from the vine.
Let me say it this way -
Apart from the vine, the branch is nothing.
The branches from the vineyard in Gethsemane were good for two things.
Producing Fruit
Being thrown into the fire.
And then also you need to know that the branch is where the fruit is produced.
So, this passage is really about */communion/* between you and Jesus
But…
You must understand that there is no */communion/* where there is no union.
When your married your life partner, a new union was made
That may have been many years ago.
But, because of your union you can have communion.
That is, intimate fellowship with one another.
Ted said this morning that since he and Sue have been married, they have become
best friends.
We should be able to say that about Jesus.
So, the symbols Jesus used are:
The vinedresser is our heavenly Father
The vine is the Lord Jesus
And you are the branches.
Ok, we have seen the */symbols/* now let’s look at the */steps/* to glorifying God
Look at verse 2 -
2Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away: and every /branch/ that beareth fruit, he purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit.
It is pretty clear from verse two that the purpose of the branch is to bear fruit.
It is the */only/* purpose and without union with the vine it is not even good for that.
Now if the branch (that’s you) is going to bear fruit for the gardener, then you know that you must be in union with the vine.
So…
Because, for life to get from the vine into the branch the branches must be joined to the vine
Look at verse two closely
First of all there is a mention of */no fruit/* and there is a mention of */fruit/* and there is a mention of */more fruit/*.
(And as we progress through these verses we are going to see another category - */much fruit/*.)
And what I want you to know is that you are in one of those categories
The key is to be in the category that glorifies God.
The first one is the category that is producing no fruit – If you are in that category then you may need to be saved.
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