Ep 109 // Lenten Listening Series // John 15 // The Abiding

Welcome back to our Lenten Listening Series! This week, we sit with one of the most powerful metaphors Jesus gives us: He is the vine, and we are the branches. In John 15, Jesus calls us to abide in Him, stay connected, and bear lasting fruit. But what does it really mean to abide? And how do we embrace the pruning process that makes us even more fruitful?

Find a quiet space, grab your journal, and let’s reflect together on deepening our spiritual growth, hearing God’s voice, growing in faith, and strengthening our connection to Jesus during this intentional time in Lent.

Key Themes in John 15

🌿 Jesus as the True Vine – Our source of life, growth, and spiritual nourishment.

✂️ The Father as the Gardener – He prunes us, not to harm, but to cultivate deeper fruitfulness.

❤️ Abiding in His Love – True love is expressed in obedience and deep connection.

🔥 Loving Others Like Jesus – The greatest love is to lay down our lives for others.

🌍 Opposition from the World – Jesus warns that abiding in Him may come with resistance.

🙏 Spiritual Maturity & Fruitfulness – Growing in faith requires surrender, pruning, and trust in God’s process.

Reflection & Application

🖊️ Journaling Prompts:

• What areas of my life feel disconnected from Jesus right now?
• Where might God be pruning me to produce more fruit?
• How can I abide in Christ even in my busiest seasons?
• Who in my life is God calling me to love sacrificially?
• How is God speaking to me through this passage?

📖 Powerful Quotes from This Episode:

"A branch cannot bear fruit if it is disconnected from the vine. Without me, you will accomplish nothing." – John 15:4-5
"Prayer does not fit us for greater works; prayer is the greater work." – Oswald ChambersCall to Action

🛑 Pause & Reflect: Take a moment to journal your thoughts after listening.

📖 Listen & Abide: Meditate on John 15 and invite God to speak through it.

🙏 Pray: Ask the Holy Spirit to reveal areas where He is calling you to deeper connection and fruitfulness.

Episode Resources

📚 Further Study: Check out Episode 63 on Why Pruning is Essential for Kingdom Growth.

🌿 Scripture Reading: John 15 (The Voice Translation)

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