John 15 (click here)

This is a difficult passage for me in some ways because I don't fully understand the gardening explanation. I do know that the vine is the source of life for the branches that come off of it, so let's start there:

• If Christ is the vine, what kind of fruit will He produce in His branches?
• If we don't bear fruit, what does it mean to be cut off?
• How does a branch remain or stay on the vine, how do we do that?

I am guilty, I must confess, of passing over the verses about love because I know it's important that Jesus loves me and that I love others but I really don't give it proper time.

• Why do you think it's important to understand the love of Jesus?
• How do you show this love to others?
• If you don't know the love of Jesus, is it possible to love someone else?

• Does this passage teach that we must be hated by the world to be followers of Christ?
• Who's opinion of you is the most important to you?
• How does the answer to the previous question guide the way you live your life?

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