This picture of the vine and the branches was a familiar one to Israel who would have seen the gates of the Temple adorned with golden vines. Jesus now speaks of himself as the true vine; we are the branches, and the Father is the vine-dresser. Abiding in him produces fruit and joy. Removing deadwood allows growth and fruit as does pruning. Join Pastor Lloyd for the metaphoric teaching about the vine, the branches and abiding in Jesus.
