John 15, Tues, 8/4

Theology of the Vine in OT
•Who is the true vine? Who is the vine grower?
-PS 80: 9-20, Jer 2:21, Ezek 15,17,19
•How does Is 4:2-4 shed light on OT understanding of the vine?
•Basing on the understanding above, How are the Gentiles able to partake of the vine?
-CCC 60

1-5
•Who is the true vine?
•Who is the vine grower?
•Who are the branches?
•What is the fruit?
•What does Jesus mean by “pruning”? How does God prune the branches?

6-8
•What is the difference between pruning and throw away?
•Who are the thrown out branches?
-CCC162
•What are things that can cause us to be cut off?
-CCC1033, 2089
•What are the fire?
-CCC1033-1037

9-11
•What does Jesus mean by “remain in my love”?
-CCC787
•How does Jesus continue to love and remain in us?
-CCC1380,1406
•Do you think relationship between Jesus and the church are more intense now or when walked on earth?
-CCC788

12-13
•How can we show this love in practical ways?
-CCC2447

14-16
•What is the difference between a slave and a friend?
-CCC1972
•Who is the only character in OT been called the “friend of God”?
•What are the benefits of being “friend of God”?
-CCC142, 1972
•What prerequisite is required to be considered a friend of God?