The Vine and the Branches | John 15:1-15

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  • Опубликовано: 8 фев 2013
  • This is a picture of Jesus' metaphor of the Vine in John 15. In this image we see the perichoretic power (the power of indwelling) that is the heart of the Gospel.
    Check out this latest illustration: www.stevethomason.net/2015/01/...

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  • @samcarter7731
    @samcarter7731 8 лет назад +20

    Thank you Thank you! How much of my life has been toiling in the works of trying to produce fruit. Its all about remaining in Jesus to be my needs and treasure.

    • @SteveThomason
      @SteveThomason  8 лет назад +4

      Sam, so glad you found comfort and hope in this. Abide, remain, dwell in Christ and the Spirit will do the work of God's kingdom In and through you for the sake of the world. Peace.

  • @ButterflygirlKarla
    @ButterflygirlKarla 7 лет назад +43

    I love it!! I'm a visual learner and this video brought a better understanding to this passage. Thank you so much for your time and dedication! Looking forward to more videos.

  • @waltyo56
    @waltyo56 4 месяца назад +1

    Steve, Thank you for obeying the Father in using the gifts He placed in you to be salt and light in this wounded and lost world. I agree this is the heart of the gospel. I appreciated how you integrated the Father, Son and Spirit into your illustration. Keep shining His light!

  • @rekaadang
    @rekaadang 4 года назад +8

    May God strengthen your faith! Praise God ! Amen.

  • @larinapelletier7576
    @larinapelletier7576 5 лет назад +6

    Thank you for this amazing visual and thorough explanation. It's amazing how God's word works.

  • @Jonquez1
    @Jonquez1 3 года назад +5

    Dude this is amazing bro !!! Please don’t stop doing these man this is incredible please take it to the next level brother !

  • @chasityderryberry9519
    @chasityderryberry9519 8 лет назад +9

    THIS IS GENIUS. THANK YOU FOR SHARING.

  • @jessicadembo5753
    @jessicadembo5753 2 года назад +6

    This was so helpful. I couldn’t picture it and you did it so effortlessly now I really understand this verse. God bless you ❤️

  • @Jerry.anthony.c
    @Jerry.anthony.c Год назад +2

    2:45 - Our role and Job is simply to remain in the VINE

    • @SteveThomason
      @SteveThomason  11 месяцев назад +2

      Thanks for taking time to note this!

  • @yeskeyofficial
    @yeskeyofficial 8 лет назад +1

    Thank u for this and thank u for showing people you can use many gifts at once to present the gospel ! Don't stop!

  • @regandevereaux1674
    @regandevereaux1674 2 года назад +3

    what a unique way of ''illustrating'' the meaning within Jesus' revelation's

  • @TheNobleMarriage
    @TheNobleMarriage 2 года назад +3

    Steve, I needed to see and hear this, this morning! I was reading John 15 in a whole new way. I really appreciate this! It is the meaning of verse 8: this is bearing fruit! Thanks for making a difference! Travis

    • @SteveThomason
      @SteveThomason  2 года назад +1

      Travis. Thanks for the note. So glad this video was helpful for you peace.

  • @dancernicole2116
    @dancernicole2116 4 года назад +13

    This is a great talent you have. Very creative and loved the illustration.

  • @kimanstaett438
    @kimanstaett438 8 лет назад +44

    Wow, great illustration. I am very much a visual person so this brought a deeper understanding of that verse.

  • @SpamHusky
    @SpamHusky 8 лет назад +15

    BEAUTIFUL......This illustration gave me MORE understanding to God's Love

  • @ministryofvolcano
    @ministryofvolcano 7 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you Steve this is amazing!

  • @lauramello8777
    @lauramello8777 2 года назад

    omg, I love it!! Thank you Steve for making this

  • @lesliewebsterjr.2818
    @lesliewebsterjr.2818 2 года назад

    I have always been cloudy about this verse and meaning. Finally my eyes have been open through your illustration. Thank you so much!!

  • @faithpurkis9439
    @faithpurkis9439 2 года назад

    Thank you for sharing, your illustration of the Trinity has helped me now understand more of this teaching of Jesus Christ. God bless you.

  • @gracekisakye9476
    @gracekisakye9476 4 месяца назад +1

    I just can't imagine this was put up 8 years ago...........but am only seeing it now😞🤦🏿‍♀️
    And it hurts me that it actually is making *more sense* to me....just now😔
    Why not many years ago?
    Why just now?
    I DON'T UNDERSTAND 😨

  • @magdalenateran2654
    @magdalenateran2654 2 года назад +1

    Beautiful ! just Beautiful ! Love your drawing and the colors . God Bless.

  • @niknatpattywack4293
    @niknatpattywack4293 4 года назад +8

    WELL STATED👏🏽👏🏽🌿🍇🙌🏽🙌🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

  • @eileenleizel
    @eileenleizel 7 лет назад +1

    Thanks for this. I will use this in my classroom morning devotion tomorrow.

  • @ivaburns6877
    @ivaburns6877 4 месяца назад +2

    Good teaching!...Also a good way to break it down to my students! Blessings!!!

  • @kristalrivers714
    @kristalrivers714 5 лет назад +2

    Thanks for making the scriptures make sense.

  • @beautifulqueen748
    @beautifulqueen748 4 года назад +4

    That is beautiful good teaching

  • @marcosortega3550
    @marcosortega3550 7 лет назад +1

    Great video, lets all avide in Jesus so we may have fruit.

  • @bamedraano
    @bamedraano Год назад

    Absolutely beautiful! Thanks for sharing your gifts with the world.

  • @mmigues3
    @mmigues3 4 года назад

    Wow! Thank you so much for your clarity

  • @alanhudson2999
    @alanhudson2999 7 лет назад +1

    I love this illustration..I teach Adult Sunday School..even tho animated this brother did a fantastic job illustrating the love of God..AWESOME!!

  • @gabbyyong7955
    @gabbyyong7955 3 года назад

    Thank you for this. Great illustration !

  • @GG-pz2vw
    @GG-pz2vw 5 месяцев назад +1

    Praise God! I Love how you explained this! 🙏✝️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @concernedkid3262
    @concernedkid3262 5 лет назад +2

    I love this talent of creating the illustration! So cool! Of course, the message was excellent but the illustration is just great

  • @oyelakinabiodun9392
    @oyelakinabiodun9392 3 года назад

    Using this to teach my kids today at Sunday school. God bless you Steve

  • @queenlilly_violinist
    @queenlilly_violinist 10 месяцев назад

    Woooow, you have simplified this powerful scripture and given me even more understanding. I love it!!!❤❤

    • @SteveThomason
      @SteveThomason  10 месяцев назад

      thank you. I'm glad you found it helpful.

  • @helenpenullar2303
    @helenpenullar2303 8 лет назад

    thank you so much for sharing
    God bless you

  • @visionaryradioodia
    @visionaryradioodia 8 лет назад +1

    for this is what God celled you out. to serve him with talent that he give you.... AMEN

  • @joannajoel
    @joannajoel 2 года назад

    Thank you for this. I was seeking the answer for the same question. God bless you. ♥️

  • @rockie282
    @rockie282 7 лет назад +1

    thank you!!! :) just recently this was the topic fr. the church im attending..

  • @jacojacobs9271
    @jacojacobs9271 3 года назад

    Thank you for a valueble ilustration

  • @ronaldrandyderayunan4608
    @ronaldrandyderayunan4608 7 лет назад +1

    I believe more people should subscribe from you.... God definitely uses you my brother! thanks for the illustrations. my pastor preached about this on Sunday. its all clear to me now.

    • @SteveThomason
      @SteveThomason  7 лет назад

      Ronald Derayunan you are very kind. I'm glad you found it helpful.

  • @godsgizmogirl4197
    @godsgizmogirl4197 11 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you for the production! What would add to the point he is making in this verse to is the part where he says about those branches that do not produce fruit he cuts off(or lifts up in some translations) and also thrown into the fire.

    • @SteveThomason
      @SteveThomason  11 месяцев назад

      Yes. what is your take on Jesus' words here?

    • @godsgizmogirl4197
      @godsgizmogirl4197 11 месяцев назад

      @@SteveThomason Well, depending on which translation you lean toward, Jesus could be saying a couple things.
      1. It you use the 'cut off' translation, it would be that those who aren't producing fruit are not abiding in the vine and therefore need to be cut off as they are unprofitable branches. I'm wondering, are these the same branches that are also ''thrown into the fire' later on in that verse.
      2. If you take the 'lift up' translation, it would mean that the vinedresser saw the branch was struggling (perhaps no lights, being trampled on the ground etc) and 'lifted it up
      in order to train it to produce fruit.
      I tend to lead toward the first translation for a couple reasons. What do you think Steve?
      And thank you for asking !

  • @kaelynnmarshall1724
    @kaelynnmarshall1724 Год назад

    This was so helpful!! Thank you.

  • @estherlim6102
    @estherlim6102 2 года назад +1

    WOW!!! This animated illustration is so beautiful, clear & impactful. Truly you are anointed & skilled to bring across this message of the gospel to feed whoever will come & drink & be filled! Thanks million! Praise God & He increases you yet more to keep flowing out of His fullness!

    • @SteveThomason
      @SteveThomason  2 года назад

      Thank you. I’m so glad you found this helpful.

  • @MindSetReset
    @MindSetReset 8 лет назад +1

    God bless you as I too enjoyed learning from your sketched video😊. Thank you.

  • @gadsdad
    @gadsdad 2 года назад +1

    Beautiful! Thank you sir, God bless🙂

  • @gregallenphoto
    @gregallenphoto Год назад +1

    Wow great. May I ask if u have ever expanded this short video to include more about the pruning (grape vines are ambitiously pruned) and about the overflow and connection? Jn 15 is pivotal in an authentic walk with God.

  • @shantechavis2489
    @shantechavis2489 Год назад +1

    This Is So Good!!!!!! W@w!! What a revelation.... 🙌🏾 Thanku 4 sharing!!!😊

    • @SteveThomason
      @SteveThomason  Год назад +2

      Thanks for the encouraging words

    • @shantechavis2489
      @shantechavis2489 Год назад +1

      @@SteveThomason I shared this video during my lesson 2night at bible study!🤓😇

    • @SteveThomason
      @SteveThomason  Год назад +2

      @@shantechavis2489 how was it received?

    • @shantechavis2489
      @shantechavis2489 Год назад +1

      @@SteveThomason they liked it as well, I also shared it with my mom, lol. For me the part abt the Holy Spirit is what really pulled me in, I had nvr thought abt that aspect of it. I will def share with more ppl, as well as with my childrens church class!🤓🙌🏾 thanks again for making this video!

  • @afiongmaurice3820
    @afiongmaurice3820 5 лет назад

    Thank you Steve. This serves as a good illustration for me since I'll be producing our children's Sunday school manual and this is one of the topics. It's a perfect illustration.

    • @SteveThomason
      @SteveThomason  5 лет назад

      You are welcome. I'm glad you found it helpful.

  • @colton7373
    @colton7373 4 года назад +2

    And then there is more about the vine in the book of Romans 11! Very cool stuff

  • @tracygrotefend6362
    @tracygrotefend6362 8 месяцев назад

    Love it! Thank you!

  • @19snoopy64
    @19snoopy64 Месяц назад +1

    I love this!

  • @MultiIchabod
    @MultiIchabod 11 месяцев назад

    Insightful and Beautiful portrayal Steve of our Triune God.

  • @basanthib3957
    @basanthib3957 2 года назад

    Woww thank you for this illustration understood the gospel in a better way💐💐💐😇

  • @atlkeyz33
    @atlkeyz33 7 лет назад +1

    wow. great illustration. good for sermon prep.

  • @andrewgehrig
    @andrewgehrig 2 года назад

    Thank You for this video! It is so helpful in teaching a Sunday school class!

    • @SteveThomason
      @SteveThomason  2 года назад

      You’re welcome. I’m glad you found it helpful.

  • @LyudaSP
    @LyudaSP Год назад

    I liked it very much! Well said!

  • @pkerketta35
    @pkerketta35 11 месяцев назад

    Remain in me, abide in me # bear fruit. 💯. Short but excellent message. Thank you. Amen

  • @choualee7957
    @choualee7957 5 дней назад

    Just found your channel and I love it so far. I am a visual person and this drawing helps me understand John 15 a lot more.

    • @SteveThomason
      @SteveThomason  2 дня назад

      So glad you found my channel. Thanks for dropping a note.

  • @ermiaskefyalew3387
    @ermiaskefyalew3387 3 года назад

    phenomenal illustration wow!!!! good understanding

  • @adeoyeoyebade
    @adeoyeoyebade Год назад +1

    Beautiful illustration. Keep up the good work sir. God bless you!

  • @queencap2620
    @queencap2620 2 года назад +1

    Beautiful synopsis 🍇🌳💗🙏🏽🙌🏽

  • @armaniirani4720
    @armaniirani4720 2 года назад +1

    Perfect visual learner too!

  • @HosurBibleStudents
    @HosurBibleStudents 5 месяцев назад

    Absolutely beautiful very nicely done May God bless you brother

  • @melbacumahling5997
    @melbacumahling5997 4 года назад

    Amen God bless you more

  • @tysonvines7556
    @tysonvines7556 6 лет назад

    Thanks so much this really helped nourish my understanding

  • @mrhackz9321
    @mrhackz9321 5 лет назад

    Excellent explanation , thank you

  • @hbr1223
    @hbr1223 8 лет назад +1

    thank you!

  • @topdawg3359
    @topdawg3359 11 месяцев назад +1

    If you make sure you're connected
    The writing's on the wall
    But if your mind's neglected
    Stumble you might fall
    Stumble you might fall
    Stumble you might fall" stereo MCs

  • @antoniomendoza114
    @antoniomendoza114 9 лет назад

    Thanks for making this. Im gunna show my kids this.

    • @antoniomendoza114
      @antoniomendoza114 9 лет назад

      my kids are 6 and 8. I know they will not fully understand. My 8yr old I think got more of it, and your drawing kept them watching. But when they grow they will remember and hopefully this will help them more to understand when they are reading themselves and the Spirit is showing them. i hope this will help their little light bulbs to go off in their heads.........p.s. Antonio is my husband I need to set up my own account. :) thanks again.

  • @Iris.2024
    @Iris.2024 3 года назад

    Love it. Do more presentations of Word

  • @jewishbride5010
    @jewishbride5010 4 года назад

    Heavenly father, I would want to taste the true vine according to and loosening the word of John 15:1-15 those in Christ will be fruitful, in the name and blood of Jesus Christ! I thank you heavenly father, glory to the Kingdom of Heaven! Annelies Bakker, the Netherlands.

  • @StephenGibney
    @StephenGibney Месяц назад +1

    Thanks!

  • @Servinggodsgrace
    @Servinggodsgrace 2 месяца назад +1

    Great example! Also your artwork is very well done! 😊

    • @SteveThomason
      @SteveThomason  2 месяца назад +2

      Thank you. Thanks for watching and dropping a note.

    • @Servinggodsgrace
      @Servinggodsgrace 2 месяца назад +1

      @@SteveThomasonMy pleasure!

  • @youngking0704
    @youngking0704 6 месяцев назад +1

    beautiful illustration 🍇

  • @tashardr
    @tashardr 8 дней назад

    This was great thank you!

  • @butterfly-pf8lj
    @butterfly-pf8lj 5 лет назад

    Beautiful

  • @DD-qd4dy
    @DD-qd4dy 3 года назад

    Beautiful!!! So amazing!!!! I love this video Thank you. This was a prefect illustration. I am a visual person and love a visual and colorful illustrations. This gave me a deeper understanding as well and a visual for the word. I will share this video. Thanks again.

    • @SteveThomason
      @SteveThomason  3 года назад

      thanks. I'm glad you enjoyed it. peace.

  • @UniqueMasterpiece927
    @UniqueMasterpiece927 4 года назад

    Thank you 😍🙌🏽

  • @JLewy_
    @JLewy_ 2 года назад +2

    Great visual and explanation

  • @ronaldriley7657
    @ronaldriley7657 4 месяца назад +1

    thank you

  • @chloelevesque4173
    @chloelevesque4173 4 года назад

    This video is awesome! It's totally helping me with my final paper at Biola University on John 15:1-11 thankyou!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    • @SteveThomason
      @SteveThomason  4 года назад

      I'm so glad you found it helpful. Hope you are staying safe in Southern California.

  • @glendawhitley6201
    @glendawhitley6201 Год назад

    Thanks for sharing this with us. I am a visual person. I plan to us this in our women's Tea Time with God program. God bless 🙏

  • @PeasantByTheSouthernSea
    @PeasantByTheSouthernSea 4 года назад

    Lovely imagery. I left Christianity behind long ago, but as a gardener and forest dweller, this strikes home. Just find it interesting that the roots of the tree sunken into the living soil were not expounded upon. This soil is our mother and without her, we lack the nutritious complex to transform the energy of the sun into tasty fruit.

    • @SteveThomason
      @SteveThomason  4 года назад +1

      Thanks for that additional layer of imagery. I totally agree. All metaphors are limited and expansive at the same time. Thanks for reaching out.

  • @aristoncm1989
    @aristoncm1989 3 года назад +1

    Very nice

  • @stemc1322
    @stemc1322 9 месяцев назад +1

    Good explanation I miss enturperated this before

  • @rosalinabergonia1704
    @rosalinabergonia1704 8 лет назад +1

    This is a clear illustration of John 15:5. I am going to use it for our Sunday School. Maraming Salamat!

    • @SteveThomason
      @SteveThomason  8 лет назад

      +Rosalina Bergonia Thanks, Rosalina! Glad you found it helpful.

  • @sandstar578
    @sandstar578 4 года назад

    Enjoyed.

  • @DragonPhlyy
    @DragonPhlyy 5 лет назад +4

    How do I get a poster of this image today in my wall?

  • @hannelieleroux3463
    @hannelieleroux3463 8 лет назад

    Awesome illustration! Thanks! I'm in children's ministry in South-Africa, we minister in schools, and I will love to use this in a lesson on Fruit of the Spirit.

    • @SteveThomason
      @SteveThomason  8 лет назад +1

      +Hannelie Le Roux That is wonderful. Thanks for letting me know. I'd love to know how the kids respond to it.

  • @bettyarteaga-soto8078
    @bettyarteaga-soto8078 2 года назад

    Thank you for this excellent interpretation! Please know that I will be showing this to my teenage children to gain deeper understanding of God's Love. Be Blessed!

  • @travelbirdi
    @travelbirdi 7 лет назад

    wow...wonderfully explained

  • @marilynpmathew
    @marilynpmathew 8 лет назад

    Awesome illustration

    • @SteveThomason
      @SteveThomason  8 лет назад

      +MARILYN P MATHEW Thank you. I'm glad you liked it.

  • @rosastratton4169
    @rosastratton4169 Год назад

    I love it! ❤

  • @wernersunkel
    @wernersunkel 9 лет назад +1

    Glory!

  • @yvonneparkin1618
    @yvonneparkin1618 2 года назад

    Thanks

  • @Gericho49
    @Gericho49 2 года назад

    The essence of Christianity is indeed defined in the parable of the Vine keeper. We are not here to just save our own souls but to bring forth God's Kingdom on Earth. This can never be done by faith alone.
    Jesus defines Christianity and his mission in John 15. Jesus said, I am the True Vine and you are my branches. Those who remain and me and produce much fruit, will have eternal life." No, there is nothing we can do to add to Christ death on the cross. However, we will ALL face our day of judgement Matt 16:27, when the book of life will be opened. There will be no get-out-of-jail-free pass for the self-defined "elect". We must ALL be judged on how much 'good fruit' we have produced aka, our WORKS, which can never be achieved by faith alone. Only as co labourers (1 Cor 3:9) with Christ can his Church achieve the mission he started. The essence of Christianity my friends is not merely the saving of our own soul, but to bring for His Kingdom on Earth, which can NEVER be achieved by faith ALONE. Comments?

  • @terryanndouglas4258
    @terryanndouglas4258 3 года назад +1

    Jesus is God

  • @simplydee2567
    @simplydee2567 2 года назад

    If we are connected in Christ. He will help us to bear fruit. Is the bearing of the fruit the word?

    • @SteveThomason
      @SteveThomason  2 года назад

      Great question. As I read the text it seems that the fruit is “to love one another “

  • @pcpchoden
    @pcpchoden 4 года назад

    Wow great