THE VINE AND THE BRANCHES

Intro. - A vivid picture - the Temple and victory coins

The Characters

Jesus is the true vine - v1

Gid is the gardener

Christians are the branches - v5

The Actions Of The Gardener v2

He cuts off the branches that do not bear fruit

He prunes the branches that bear fruit - Hebrews 12:11

Our Actions v7

Read quote from IVP about “remaining”

Obedience - 2 John 1:5-6

Prayer - praying in His will

The Consequences

Bearing much fruit v5

Missional growth

Personal growth - Christlikeness

Cut off, thrown away, wither, burned v6

Concl. - Glorify the Father v8