The Vine and the Branches

Question 1

Vine and branches in John is found in…

Answer 1

John 15:1, 5

Question 2

Vine type imagery in the OT

Answer 2

Psalm 80:8-9
Hosea 10:1
Isaiah 5:1-2
Jeremiah 2:21
Ezekiel 15:6 (dead vine)

Question 3

Jesus teaches ‘the parable of the wicked tenants’

Answer 3

In Mark 12:1-12

Question 4

The fruitless branches represent Judas and all those who never were true disciples. How do we know?

Answer 4

John 6:37 - Christians will not be sent away by Jesus

John 10:28 - Christians will not be snatched by Jesus

Question 5

Ephesians 2:10 (The fruit of salvation is good works)

Answer 5

“For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works…”

Question 6

James 2:17 (Explaining the close relationship between faith and works)

Answer 6

“Even so faith, if it has no works, is dead, being by itself.”

Question 7

Matthew 7:16 (Recognisable fruit from us because of our union with the vine)

Answer 7

“You will recognize them by their fruits. Are grapes gathered from thornbushes, or figs from thistles?