Vine John 15:1-3

Okay, here's a breakdown of the text you provided, organized by topic and subtopic:

**I. Biblical Imagery: The Vine and Branches**

* **A. The Vine**
* 1. Represents Israel (Old Testament)
* 2. Represents Jesus (New Testament)
* 3. Source of Life and Fruitfulness
* 4. Provides Nutrients and Support

* **B. The Branches**
* 1. Represent Individual Believers/Groups
* 2. Dependent on the Vine
* 3. Healthy Branches: Connected, Nourished, Bear Fruit
* 4. Withered/Broken Branches: Cut Off, Discarded

* **C. The Root**
* 1.
* 2. Old Testament: Covenant with Abraham/David
* 3. New Testament: Christ as Source of Salvation

* **D. The Stem**
* 1. Main Support for the Vine
* 2. Connects Root to Branches
* 3. Represents Strength and Stability

**II. Isaiah 5:7: The Vineyard of the Lord**

* **A. Identification**
* 1. Vineyard = House of Israel
* 2. Men of Judah = God's Pleasant Plant

* **B. Interpretation**
* 1. God Expected Justice and Righteousness (Good Fruit)
* 2. God Found Bloodshed and Outcry (Bad Fruit)
* 3. God's Disappointment with Israel

* **C. Application**
* 1. Warning Against Unfaithfulness/Disobedience
* 2. Importance of Bearing Good Fruit (Righteous Living)
* 3. Consequences of Failing to Bear Good Fruit (Removal of Blessings)

**III. Summary**

* A. Vine Imagery: Illustrates God's relationship with His people
* B. Isaiah 5:7: Conveys God's Disappointment with Israel
* C. Emphasis: Bearing good fruit as evidence of genuine faith