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Stewards of the Land — a hillside milpa at first light, a farmer already at work between the rows

The vine and the vinedresserJohn 15:1-8Length: Standard

Eat

Read the passage slowly, read it again, then retell it in your own words. If you can't retell it, read it once more.

  • Read
  • Reread
  • Retell

Digest

Answer from what the passage actually says — stay in the text.

  1. What does this passage show me about God?

    • What does the vinedresser do to the branches, and what does Jesus say happens to a branch apart from him?

  2. What does it show me about people — and about myself, my work and my land?

    • Where is God pruning you right now — and where have you been trying to bear fruit apart from Jesus?

  3. What will I obey this week, at home and on my land? (a concrete step, with a day)

    • What will you do each day this week to stay joined to Jesus, and when will you do it?

  4. Who will I tell?

    • Who could you show this passage to, out among your own plants or trees?

Grow

Growth is God's part, not yours. Do the cycle faithfully and trust Him to give the growth (1 Corinthians 3:6–7).

Pray

Jesus, you are the vine and your Father is the vinedresser. Prune us where we need it, keep us joined to you, and let the fruit of our lives be his glory.