the vine

Abiding in Jesus, the vine, helps our worship to him to be fruitful in our lives.

Scripture: John 15:1-17

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We are a Christian Church in Astoria, Queens, New York City whose missions is to connect people to Jesus Christ and one another. We meet every Sunday at 10:30 AM in our new location Grove34 in Astoria (Broadway & 34th St).

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Have you ever noticed that in the Bible fruit is frequently used in parables, stories, or symbolism? As we continue our sermon series, The Followers Trail Guide: Navigating the Path of Jesus, we follow Jesus through his last hours and teaching with his disciples in “The Farewell Discourse.” In John 15:1-11, we see several key aspects of what true discipleship looks like; helping us navigate the question, “How do we bear fruit in our lives?” Listen as Pastor Rob Bentz gives our latest message, Abiding in the Way, as we learn how disciples of Jesus produce fruit! 

At the end of the Gospel of John, we see Jesus intentionally teaching his disciples a few major principles they will need to see the Kingdom advance on Earth when Jesus leaves them.  In John 15, we receive the parable of the True Vine from Jesus as he teaches us what it likes like to abide in the Father and to trust the process of pruning and growing. This teaching would be foundational in how they start the church in Acts. 

Rethinking Scripture Podcast - 

Episode 20: Di Vine... and Da Branches (John 15)

October 28, 2021 - Host: Dr. Gregory Hall 

John chapter 15 has a unique distinction... it is entirely red letters. The entire chapter is Jesus’ dialogue with his disciples. No other chapter in this gospel has that distinction. So what does Jesus talk about in all those red letters? Well, among other things… he gives a lesson on how to grow and care for grapes… and that’s because Jesus is Di Vine.

Referenced Resources:

• Radmacher, E. D., Allen, R. B., & House, H. W. (1999). Nelson’s new illustrated Bible commentary (p. 1348). Nashville: T. Nelson Publishers.

Show Music:

• Intro/Outro - "Growth" by Armani Delos Santos
• Transition Music - produced by Jacob A. Hall

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