Family Worship Guide

Foundational Truth: We need God

Text(s) for Study: John 15:1-11

Preparation for Worship:

Read John 15:1-11
- Who is the True Vine? (Jesus)
- Jesus talked about the branches of the vine bearing
fruit. As a family, discuss what fruit Jesus was
talking about.

Read Galatians 5:22-23.

- Can you have any of this ‘fruit’ apart from Christ?”

Read John 15:4-5.

- When we abide in Christ what does Christ do? (He
abides in us.)
- What does “abide” mean? (live in)
- Can a branch bear fruit if it’s cut off the vine?
(No, it can only bear fruit if it’s attached to the
vine. The vine provides nourishment so that the
branch bears fruit.)
- Can we bear fruit on our own? (No, it is only when
we are abiding in Christ that we can bear fruit.)

Read John 15:8-11

- What happens when we abide in Christ and bear
fruit? (God is glorified.)
- What does Jesus say we abide in? (We abide in His
love.)
- How do we abide in His love? (We keep His
commandments.)
Small Group:
Have children share their notes (pictures) from Sunday’s sermon.
Coloring sheet

Everyday Conversations (LOOK FOR opportunities to revisit the

preached Word and the foundational truth(s) taught):

Fruit production is a by-product of Worship! When you see your

children struggling with wrong behaviors, help them identify that
there is a deeper heart issue at hand. Help them identify why
they are not bearing fruit and lead them to their knees so that
they can pray and ask God for His help. It is only by the True
Vine that we receive the nourishment that produces fruit. And
the fruit is there because we are connected to the True Vine.