In this section, we see another of the i am statements by jesus in that he identifies himself with the true vine and his father as the vinedresser. Like the other great i am passages recorded in the gospel of john, it points to his deity. I understood that christ is the vine and we are the branches, but i worried when i read, every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away. I am the vine and my father is the keeper come to me let the spir. Join facebook to connect with john vine and others you may know. For a branch cannot produce fruit if it is severed from the vine, and. He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunesso that it will be even more fruitful. John 15 new revised standard version nrsv jesus the true vine.
Sproul provides us with a lesson on fruit production and noting the difference between branch removal and pruning. For a branch cannot produce fruit if it is severed from the vine, and you. Open in prayer, then say, today we finish our study on the seven i am statements jesus made, which are recorded in the book of john. This kids bible video is the centerpiece of our john 15 i am the vine sunday school lesson for. John 15 nrsv jesus the true vine i am the true bible. If a man abides in me and i in him, he will bear much fruit. Here, jesus describes himself as, the true vine, which underscores the importance of fruitfulness in the christian life. Seven i am statements of jesus in the book of john and. Those who remain in me, and i in them, will produce much fruit. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me. If you remain in me and i in you, you will bear much fruit.
It is true that simple knowledge of the word is not enough. John 15 nkjv the true vine i am the true vine, bible. John 15 indepth versebyverse bible study and commentary of john chapter 15 in plain english. Today, we are looking at a key facet of our identity in christ. John 15 i am the true vine, and my father is the vinedresser. Study scripture verses with commentary, concordances, and use highlighting, underlining, take notes in the bible. The book vine for children offers childrens books organized into a hierarchy of themed categories, which can be purchased individually or as a library. Vineyards have often been used symbolically in the scriptures. Really, that phrase, in christ, helps with todays identifier. He who abides in me, and i in him, bears much fruit. And of course, for john, it is not the miracles or even the teachings of jesus that do this. Dec, 2004 the future vine symbolizes the earth in the last days ripe for gods judgment of wrath. Jesus, of course, is the vine, and the branches are people. Log in or sign up for facebook to connect with friends, family and people you know.
The main theme in the bible book of john is to prove conclusively that jesus is the son of god and that all who believe in him will have eternal life. This becomes the definition of jesus in johns gospel, that he is the i am of exodus, and if the people were willing to understand his words and actions signs, they would recognize him. He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will. The vine is the source and sustenance of life for the branches, and the branches must abide in the vine to live and bear fruit. Each one is a metaphor that elevates jesus to the level of creator, sustainer, savior, and lordtitles that can be claimed only by god. In the book of john, the savior used the grapevine as a metaphor to explain the nature of his relationship with those who would be his disciples. He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful. For a long time, i used to worry when i read verse 2 shown above. Jan 10, 2018 sharefaith kids sunday school lesson i am the vine is exactly what you have been searching for.
Im only a little branch, i live by a life not mine, for the sap that flows through my tendrils small is the lifeblood of the vine. The book of john is loaded with wonderful teaching opportunities, especially if you like to use object lessons. John vine was born on february 20, 1951 in banbury, oxfordshire, england. She breaks the curse that was placed in her years before the story starts and the book follows her journey as she plots her revenge. John 15 niv bible i am the true vine, and my father is. Words of christ set to song as only john michael talbot can sing these words.
What did jesus mean when he said i am the true vine john 15. The future vine symbolizes the earth in the last days ripe for gods judgment of wrath. What did jesus mean when he said, i am the true vine. The vine throughout the word of god is associated with gods people. If you are in christ you are a branch and christ is the true vine. Somewhere along the way, they likely came across a vineyard which served as the perfect. The book is written in 3rd person, the narrative switching between elena and jeanpaul, the man who has bought elenas vineyard in her absence. Cindy owns a vineyard and she wants to share her insights into winemaking so that we can fully grasp this beautiful picture jesus is illustrating in john 15. Like me, she was a director of christian education in california. Somewhere along the way, they likely came across a vineyard which served as the perfect setting for another important lesson from the messiah.
Coming to church and life group also helps you stay connected to. Now, the night before his death, he tells them, i am the vine. Each time jesus says i am, he is saying that he is god. The metaphor in john 15 is of a vine and its branches. Ive read this wonderful book called the vine speaks by cindy steinbeck and cph.
Please enter your name, your email and your question regarding the product in the fields below, and well answer you in the next 2448 hours. Seven i am statements of jesus in the book of john and the. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me. I am the true vine some have supposed that this discourse was delivered in the room where the lords supper was instituted, and that, as they had made use of wine, jesus took occasion from that to say that he was the true vine, and to intimate that his blood was the real wine that was to give strength to the soul. What did jesus mean when he said, i am the true vine john. The is the last of the 7 claims to deity in the form of i am statements by jesus in the gospel of john. I am the vine john 15 sunday school lesson and bible. After calling himself, i am the true vine in john 15. There are some references in the old testament, which refer to israel as a vine. You are already clean because of the word i have spoken to you. John 15 new international version niv the vine and the branches.
The vine witch is the story of elena, a vine witch. Apr 25, 2017 today, we are looking at a key facet of our identity in christ. As a childrens minister, i love this type of visual teaching. I am the vine, you are the branches what jesus meant. John 15 niv bible i am the true vine, and my father.
Sharefaith kids sunday school lesson i am the vine is exactly what you have been searching for. John 15 niv the vine and the branches i am the bible. The followers of god are spoken of as gods vineyard in isaiah. Jesus is w his disciples on the way to the gethsemene. Seven i am statements of jesus book of john and the i am statement of revelation. Every branch that bears fruit he prunes to make it bear more fruit. Whoever abides in me and i in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing john 15. This is to chronicle my progress in developing a sustainable and profitable online business at a time of life when many others are contemplating retirement whatever that means i am embarking on a new career. Prior to leaving for gethsemane, the savior taught the apostles how they must live if they were to continue to be his disciples. These i am proclamations point to his unique divine identity and purpose.