The Vine and the Branches, Part 1

Dennis Tuuri

Outline: John 15:1-11 The Vine and the Branches, Part 1 Sermon Outline for December 29, 2002 by Pastor Dennis R. Tuuri Intro – Abiding in the Savior at the Cusp of he Year: The Centrality of Abiding John 13-17 (The Literary Development of John 13-17, A Chiastic Reading by Wayne Brouwer ) A. Gathering Scene (Unity and Love) 13:1-35 B. Prediction of Disciples’ Denial 13:35-38 C. Departure, Assurance of Father’s Power 14:1-14 D. The Promise of the Advocate 14:15-26 E. Troubling Encounter With The World 14:27-31 F. The Vine and the Branches (Unity and Love) 15:1-17 E’. Troubling Encounter With The World 15:18-16:4a D’. The Promise of the Advocate 16:4b-15 C’. Departure, Assurance of Father’s Power 16:16-28 B’. Prediction of Disciples’ Denial 16:29-33 A’. Departing Prayer (Unity and Love) 17:1-26 Vineyards and the Blessings of Wine - Judges 9:13; 1 Kings 4:25; Ps. 104:15 I. The Identification of the One In Whom We Are To Abide – The True Vine v. 1, 5a 7 th “I AM” Saying The Maccabees, The Door to the Temple , The Fruit of the vine, Israel OT – Israel (Isa. 5:1-7; 27:2-6; Jer. 2:21 ; Eze. 15; 19:10 -14; etc.) 1 Cor. 3:9 – We are God’s husbandry Ps. 80:9-15 II. Our Calling - To Abide In the True Vine v. 2a, 4a, 5a Our helplessnes (and uselessness) apart from abiding 4b, 5c, Ezek. 15:3 Our power via abiding. – Phil. 4:13 Abiding in the Savior’s Love – v. 9 As with His peace, He gives us His love Abiding in the Savior’s Word and Commands – Heb. 4:12, v. 10 Ezek. 17:5-10 III. The Result of Our Abiding in the True Vine – Fruitfulness v. 2b, 5b Productivity and Relationship Fruits of Repentance – Mt. 3:8 Fruits of Character- Gal. 5:22,23 Fruits of Justice – Heb. 12:11 Fruits of Prayerfulness v. 7 Fruits That Abide Isa. 5:1-7 IV. A REAL Warning About Failing to Fruitfully Abide – Cut Off and Burned v. 2c, 6 Calvin - “Awaken anxious inquiry”…”choke it by carelessness” Hos. 10:1,2 V. A Promise Attached To Our Abiding – Much Fruit v. 2d Pruning as Cleansing – Heb. 12;1; Lev. 19:23 ,24 God’s Glory is the Goal- v. 8, Mt. 5:16; Jer. 13:11 Obedience and Joy (7 Times in 15-17) – v. 11 Heb. 12:2 Conclusion – Our Prayerful Commitment for the New Year – Fruitfulness Via Abiding The Pruned, Hopeful Vine – Gen. 1:22; Isa. 27:1-6 Bob Dylna – Precious Angel You were telling him about Buddha, you were telling him about Mohammed in the same breath. You never mentioned one time the Man who came and died a criminal's death.