Being a Branch (Study Guide)
“Being a Branch”
Sermon Study Guide for April 28, 2024
Scripture: John 15:1-8
1. A Long Walk
a vine and pruning
“remain”
nothing
2. Pruning
God cutting off a branch…
Healthy branches
Romans 5:3-5
Joel 2:25
Fruit - Galatians 5:19-23
Looks like ______________________
Feels like _______________________
Questions to Discuss or Ponder:
- Recall a “last time” you spent with a mentor or a friend. What did you talk about? What was important to convey?
- What is your experience with growing plants? What do plants most need to thrive? How does that relate to being a disciple of Jesus?
- How have you experienced the truth that you can do nothing without Jesus?
- Why would God cut off a “branch”?
- In what way(s) have you experienced “pruning”?
- Which aspect of the fruit of the spirit seems most prominent in your life? Which one seems most lacking?
- In what way(s) does your life look like love and feel like joy?
- What do you need to do to allow God to grow better fruit in your life?
Scripture for the Week:
Monday - John 15:9-17
Tuesday - John 15:18-27
Wednesday - Romans 5:1-11
Thursday - Joel 2:18-27
Friday - Joel 2:28-32
Saturday - Revelation 22:1-5
In response to this Scripture, how will you live?
Prayer Prompt: Be a branch.
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