JCSLK 67 In the Upper Room 3 Jesus Is The Vine John 15:1-8
JCSLK 67 In the Upper Room 3 Jesus Is The Vine Text: John 15:1-8 Introduction: To many Christians living the Christian life, especially having the joy, peace and hope of the Christian life can be confusing. We know what it is to believe, but we often can’t make the transition to living. It’s almost as if believing in Christ and living in Christ are two separate things instead of one seamless way of life. It is a little like a story which is supposed to have happened centuries ago when the Pope decided that all the Jews who were then in Rome should leave. Not surprisingly, there was uproar in the Jewish community. So, the Pope made a deal. He would debate it with one of the Jewish communities, and if the Jew won, they could stay, but if the Pope won, then the Jews would have to leave. The Jews realized they had no choice, so they picked a man called Moshé to represent them. Moshe agreed, but on one condition. Since their native languages were different, and neither wou...
