22 | John 15

In Season 2, Episode 22, the podcast team discusses the 7 Marks of Discipleship and Daily Essentials with Zach Ross.

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Scripture 

Primary Text: John 15:1-8 

Observations & Applications

1. Jesus says, “I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener.” What does this metaphor tell us about our dependence on Jesus? 

2. Jesus says that the Father prunes the branches that bear fruit so they will be even more fruitful. How do you think God’s pruning process works in our lives? 

3. Jesus says, “Apart from me, you can do nothing.” Why do we sometimes struggle to fully believe this? 

4. Verse 8 says, “This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples.” What kind of fruit should our lives produce as disciples of Jesus? 

S.O.A.P. METHOD

Use this tool to study God’s Word 

SCRIPTURE 

Write which passage of scripture you are reading. 

OBSERVATION

What is this text saying? What is the context? How does it fit with the verses before and after it? Are there any commands or instructions? 

APPLICATION 

How can you apply this verse to your life? What does this mean today? What is God saying to you? 

PRAYER

Respond to the passage in prayer. Ask God to help you apply this truth to your life and spend some time listening to what He may be telling you.