3. (15:1)
• I AM ~ an allusion to God’s identification as “I AM”
• True Vine ~ a contrast with OT Israel (sour grapes)
• Father (Gardener) ~ cutting off & pruning
11. (15:18-21; 16:2)
• hated for who we are (v18)
• rejected for whose we are (v19)
• disowned & persecuted thinking
they’re doing God a favour (v2)
12. (15:20; 16:1-4)
• warned ahead of time (v1, 4)
• keeping the course, undeterred (v1)
• a privilege for servant to follow
his Master’s footsteps (v20)
13. • strengthened by the “parakletos” (v26)
• strengthened by “remaining” in the Lord (v4,9)
• strengthened by being forewarned (v1)