am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. Every

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“I

am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit, He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit, He prunes it, that it may bear more fruit. You are already clean because of the word which I have spoken to you.” (John 15:1-3, NASB)

My Father is

I am

The vinedresser

The true vine

Personal Application and Interaction 1. Describe some of your favorite experiences with things that grow.

2. How do the two words “I am” set the stage for all that is to follow in this analogy of the vine, the vinedresser, branches and fruit?

The True Vine and the Vinedresser 3. Why is it important for us to focus so much attention on “the true vine”?

4. How does “the vine” fulfill God’s will in you?

5. How does the expression, “vinedresser” help you understand the way God is involved in the lives of His people?

John 15:1-3 Pastor John Ploog March 24, 2019