The document discusses the concept of 'proper pruning' in the context of John 15:1-17, emphasizing the necessity of responsibility and relationship with Jesus. It highlights that a close connection with Christ ensures an abundant harvest, while separation leads to spiritual death. The message encourages love and community among believers as essential to producing lasting fruit.

1. Pruning Busyness John 15:1-17 Blue Pew Bible Page 764

3. Proper Pruning requires ... 1. Responsibility. (John 15:1-7)

4. Proper Pruning requires ... 1. Responsibility. (John 15:1-7) 2. Relationship. (John 15:8-17) I am the Vine, you are the branches. When you're joined with Me and I with you, the relation intimate and organic, the harvest is sure to be abundant. Separated, you can't produce a thing. Anyone who separates from Me is deadwood, gathered up and thrown on the bonfire. – The Message

7. “ Better to be pruned to grow, than cut up to burn.” - John Trapp

8. Proper Pruning requires ... 1. Responsibility. (John 15:1-7) 2. Relationship. (John 15:8-17) You didn’t choose me. I chose you. I appointed you to go and produce lasting fruit, so that the Father will give you whatever you ask for, using my name. 17 This is my command: Love each other” - NLT