“Abiding in the Vine Part 1” (John 15:1-5)

Summary: Jesus illustrates Himself as the true Vine so that His disciples
would understand their union with Him and understand how their
dependence upon Him produces godly fruit in their lives.

Outline:

1. The True Vine (v. 1)
   a. The Vine (v. 1a)
   b. The Vinedresser (v. 1b)
2. The Branches of the Vine (vv. 2-3)
   a. Fruitless Branches (v. 2a)
   b. Fruitful Branches (vv. 2b-3)
3. The Union with the Vine (vv. 4-5)
   a. Abiding (vv. 4-5)
   b. Depending (vv. 4-5)