JOHN 15:1-8

1. God cleans His vine so that it will bear more fruit (v.1-3).
   • What is the significance of using the same word for ‘cleaning’ and for ‘pruning?’
   • When He cleans the branches, what is the vine-keeper’s purpose?
2. The purpose and survival of every branch has to do with abiding in Jesus (v.4).
   • How does our survival parallel that of a branch on the vine?
   • How does our purpose as well as God’s parallel that of a branch on the vine?
   • What will help you to abide closer to the true Vine?
3. The remaining in Christ works both ways (v.4-5).
   • Why would Jesus use the word for ‘abide’/’remain’ eight times in these 8 verses?
   • What makes it possible for us to remain in Jesus?
   • What makes it possible for Jesus to remain in us?
4. When we choose not to remain in Christ, our lives are worthless (v.6).
   • What happens to your life when you don’t willfully choose to remain in Jesus?
   • Why do we want to prevent that from happening?
5. Remaining in Christ opens doors for prayer and for outreach (v.7-8).
   • How does our mutual remaining in Christ affect prayer?
   • How does our mutual remaining in Christ glorify God?

Call to Action: To diligently strive to live in Christ who lives in us.