Vital Viticulture, John 15:1-8
When Jesus uses the image of the vine and speaks of vineyards, He is choosing something very familiar to
His hearers. Viticulture is well known around the world. More than eighteen million acres worldwide is used
for growing grapes—from Panama to Tajikistan to Zimbabwe! Today, the cultivation of vineyards is still an
important agricultural component in both Israel and the Jordan, lands where Jesus walked and taught. Life
in the vineyard is vital! As branches grafted to the Vine that is Christ, we are vitalized by His power. As we
worship, God’s life-supporting power infuses us! It is time to continue growing!
- Jesus speaks of our relationship to God by comparing us to
- Jesus speaks of our relationship to God as a relationship where God
Why is the connectedness of Jesus to us through the means of grace (Word and Sacrament) so relevant and important in our modern world?
Why is there such a great need for displaying the fruit of love in our lives as disciples of Jesus?