🌿 Episode 43 — The Vine, The Branches, and the Friend of God (John 15)

Jesus' Fond Farewell, part 2...

Imagine standing on a sunlit Judean hillside, vines stretching across the terraces as a farmer—knife in hand—walks among them, pruning and singing.

That’s the image Jesus used when He said, “I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser.”

In this episode, Pastor Matthew Hunt takes you deep into John 15, exploring what it really means to abide in Christ and live a life that bears lasting fruit. You’ll discover that pruning isn’t punishment—it’s love in action. God removes what hinders your growth so His life can flow freely through you.

From the ancient process of vineyard cultivation to the covenant meaning behind Jesus’ words, this episode brings Scripture to life with historical insight, spiritual depth, and real-world application.

🔍 You’ll learn:

• Why God’s delays are not His denials — and how waiting seasons build deep roots.

• The difference between pruning and spiritual attack (and how to pray in both).

• What it means to abide — to live aligned with Jesus’ love, commands, and kingdom.

• How limits and boundaries actually produce freedom and fruitfulness.

• Why Jesus calls us friends, not slaves — and how loyalty and love define that friendship.

💡 Key takeaway:

Fruitfulness doesn’t come from striving — it comes from staying connected to the Vine.

When you remain in Jesus, His life flows through you, and His joy becomes yours.

📖 Featuring insights from:

John 15, 1 John 2, Galatians 5, Ephesians 5, Psalm 80, and the cultural backdrop of ancient vineyards.