John 15: The True Vine
Where was Jesus when he talked about the vine and the gardener?
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King James
How patient is God in cutting off unfruitful branches?
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How much pain do the branches feel when they are pruned?
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What must we do to remain “attached to the vine”?
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How does God deal with those who don’t want to be attached to “the vine”?
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King James
Under what conditions do we get what we ask for?
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If we’re not to bear thorns and thistles, what kinds of “fruit” should be visible in our lives?
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What do you think are the most important aspects of love? How do we get it, and how do we give it?
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What are the benefits and consequences of loving our enemies?
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What are the differences between a stranger, a neighbor, and a friend?
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How might a servant be distinguished from a slave? A master compared to a friend?
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When Jesus commanded love for one another, why didn’t he mention our need to love God?
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How is the promise of the world’s hatred any comfort to Christians?
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King James
What reasons do people in the world have for hating Christians?
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What does the Holy Spirit have to say about Jesus?
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What should we have to say about Jesus?