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SCRIPTURE

John 15:1-5

15 “I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. 2 He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes[a] so that it will be even more fruitful. 3 You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you. 4 Remain in me, as I also remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me. 5 “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.

KEY POINTS

  • God prunes our lives to produce more spiritual fruit

  • We must cut off fairy tale expectations in relationships

  • Decisions, not feelings, should guide our actions in love

  • Choose a spouse based on their patterns, not potential

  • Forgiveness is crucial for healing and spiritual growth

  • Trust God's process and be accountable in relationships

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

  1. How can we discern between the 'fairy tale' expectations of relationships and God's vision for healthy, Christ-centered partnerships?

  2. How can we practically apply the concept of 'pruning' in our relationships, as discussed in John 15, to promote spiritual growth and fruitfulness?

  3. What does it mean to 'remain in Christ' in the context of our daily interactions and relationships with others?

  4. What role does community play in helping us maintain healthy relationships and accountability, as mentioned in the sermon?

SPLIT INTO GUYS & GIRLS AND share what the holy spirit is speaking to you and pray for one another.