New Video Cource Begins
Discipleship Training This Wednesday, June 5 at 6:30pm we will begin a new video study entitled, “The Explicit Gospel.” This Bible Study makes explicit the multifaceted truths of the Gospel,…
The Vine, Day 1
Key Scripture:
John 15:1a. “I am the true vine, …
Key Idea:
All earthly things are the shadows of heavenly realities–the expression, in created, visible forms, of the
invisible glory of God.
–Murray
Pray for revelation:
HolyLord Jesus, the heavenly Vine of God’s own planting, I beseech Thee, reveal Thyself to my soul. Let the Holy Spirit, not only in thought, but in experience, give me to know all that Thou, the Son of God, art to me as the true Vine.
–Murray
Key words:
True.
From a Greek word where we get our word for allegiance. The form of the word and the way it is used means that Jesus is the ‘True One’. He is true, he is real. Truth can be a dificult concept for some people. Jesus also compares himself to a vine. Ah, something that can be seen, touched, and understood. A vine, a living, growing plant. Jesus says
The Value of Your Faith. 1John 2:3-4.
Is your faith real? Do you say one thing and end up doing another? To paraphrase Paul, " the evil things I don't want to do is what I end up doing, and the good things I want to do never seem to get done." It can be difficult to do the right things, loving others, showing tolerance, and lovingkindness to those who need it. The best of Christians fall short.