![]() ![]() ![]() “I am the true vine and my Father is the gardener.” What makes this statement unique in this “I am” series is that Jesus emphasizes, “ true vine”. As I meditated and struggled with his words, I thought about who Jesus is and then three questions for this message: Why does Jesus tell us to remain in him? How can we remain in Jesus? What are the effects of remaining in Jesus? So it is by his grace and love that I am here before you all today. Instead, Jesus’ words, “Remain in me”, became a loving invitation to grow in a relationship with him and with you all. But as I prayed about it, Jesus’ words spoke to me, “I am the true vine…Remain in me.” Now I’m not saying that I suddenly became worthy or that my schedule suddenly freed up. Let’s review them now: “I am the bread of life I am the light of the world I am the gate I am the good shepherd I am the resurrection and the life I am the way, the truth, and the life.” Today, we study the seventh and final “I Am” of our series: “I am the true vine.” A couple months ago, when I was asked to give this message, I was hesitant because I felt unworthy and too busy. Over the last few weeks, we have been examining Jesus’ “I Am…” statements. I am a doctor with a primary specialty in pulmonary and critical care and I am currently undergoing subspecialty training in sleep medicine at Northwestern. We have twin boys, Josiah and Noah, who are a bundle of energy and joy. Happy Lord’s Day! My name is Paul Chung and I am married to the most graceful, patient, and beautiful woman in the world, Elisabeth Keller. Pray to grow deeper in a love relationship with Jesus, and to bear good fruit to God. Why did Jesus choose his disciples (16)?Īpplication: Share how God has chosen you and made himself known to you. What did Jesus want to give his disciples (11)? What is Jesus’ command (12,17)? What is the greatest expression of love (13)? Who are Jesus’ friends and how are they more privileged than servants (14-15)?Īpplication: Prayerfully consider whom Jesus wants you to love practically.Ĥ. Why is it so important to remain in Jesus? What privilege is given to those who remain in Jesus (7)?Īpplication: How can you practically remain in Jesus and his love?ģ. Note the repetition of the word “Remain” (4-10). Who is the true vine, and who is the gardener? What does it mean that Jesus is the true vine and his disciples are the branches? What does the gardener do and for what purpose?Īpplication: Can you think of any good fruit that God might want to bear in your life (Gal 5:22-23a)?Ģ. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit apart from me you can do nothing.”ġ. Key Verse: 5, “I am the vine you are the branches. ![]()
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