John 15:1-8
I Am the True Vine"I am the vine, and my Father is the vinedresser. Every branch in me that does not fruit he takes away, and every branch that does bear fruit he prunes, that it may bear fruit. Already you are clean because of the word that I have spoken to you. in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in . I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing. If anyone does not abide in me he is thrown away like a branch and ; and the branches are gathered, thrown into the , and . If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. By this my Father is , that you bear much fruit and so prove to be my disciples."
Sunday, April 28, 2024 7:55 AM - 9:20 AM
Jesus identifies himself as the true vine and his Father as the vinegrower. Jesus' followers are to abide in him, just as branches abide in the vine that holds them.