Storytime, Week 5: Feb. 4, 2024
The Vine And The Branches
Passage: John 15:1-18 - Jesus uses the illustration of a vine and branches to describe our relationship with him. He says that he is the vine, we are the branches, and his Father is the gardener. When we stay connected to him we can bear fruit, just as a branch must stay connected to the vine as its life source so that it can bear fruit. He goes on to say that we remain in his love by keeping his commands, that is, to love one another as he has loved us. In doing so, we have great joy and Jesus calls us his friends.
Big Idea: Staying Connected to Jesus
Follow Up Questions:
Preschool-Kindergarten
What was the Bible story that you learned about in class today?
What kind of things does a plant need to grow healthy and strong?
What part of the plant did Jesus say that he is like? What part did he say that we are like? What do you think he was trying to teach us?
What are some good things that can come from our lives when we stay connected to Jesus like a branch staying connected to the vine?
What are some ways that we can connect to Jesus each day?
Grades 1-3
What was the Bible story that you learned about in class today?
What were some interesting facts that you learned about plants?
What part of the plant did Jesus say that he is like? What part did he say we are like? What do you think Jesus was trying to say?
What are some good things that can grow out of our lives when we stay connected to Jesus?
How can we can stay connected to Jesus every day?
Grades 4-6
What was the Bible story that you learned about in class today?
Why do you think Jesus used the illustration of a plant to describe his relationship to us?
What part of a plant did he say that he is? What part did he say we are?
What kind of things does Jesus bring to our lives when we stay connected to him? What are some of the good fruits that can result from that relationship?
What are some ways to keep our connection to Jesus strong each day?
