BIBLICAL BASIS: The Importance of Fruitfulness in the Christian Life

FOCUS TEXT: John 15:1-17

BACKGROUND SCRIPTURES: John 15:1-27; Philippians 1:3-11; Colossians 1:9-14

DEVOTIONAL READING: Galatians 5:22-26

KEY VERSE: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit; for without me ye can do nothing (John 15:5).

CENTRAL TRUTH: Abiding in Christ requires knowing Christ's words.

OBJECTIVE: By the end of this lesson my students should be able to explain how abiding in Christ brings fruitfulness.

LESSON OUTLINE:
I. The Vine and Its Caretaker (John 15:1-3)
II. The Vine and Its Branches (John 15:4-6)
III. The Vital Connection (John 15:7-11)
IV. The Link of Love (John 15:12-17)