The Truth About The Vine & The Branches

About this episode

Gary Barkalow reflects on the message of John 15, focusing on the allegory of the vine and the branches and the importance of abiding in Christ.

I recently gave a message for a Sunday service. I had been pondering and praying about what I was to speak on. Very quickly in that process, weeks for that Sunday, I sensed the Lord directing me to John 15, Jesus' allegory about the vine and the branches. For some reason, yet unknown to me, it was extremely hard for me to put it together. I couldn't get to a settled place with the message, even minutes for I was to walk on stage. Perhaps the real message was for me - to simply abide and...

People in this episode

Host: Gary Barkalow

Topics covered

• abiding in Christ
• spiritual growth
• faith
• Christian teachings
• vine and branches

Keywords

• vine and branches
• John 15
• Christianity
• spirituality
• faith
• abide
• Jesus

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: John 15

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