About this episode
In this episode of our series called Pillars: Verses to Build Your Life On, the guys unpack Jesus’ words from John 15:5. In these verses, Jesus tells us who He is and who we are in relation to Him. He is the vine, we are the branches. It is only as we stay connected to Him that we will bear fruit. The guys talk about what this means and how it happens. Takeaways - Scottie Scheffler's impressive performance at the Olympics is a testament to his skill and clutch putting - Reading greens is an important but often overlooked skill in golf - When playing golf or engaging in any activity, we can glorify God by being humble, interested in others, and open to sharing our faith - The metaphor of the vine and branches in John 15:5 teaches us that our spiritual life and fruitfulness come from abiding in Christ - Apart from Christ, we can do nothing, but when we abide in Him, we bear much fruit Abiding in Christ involves aligning our desires with God's desires and finding joy in obeying Him. - The process of sanctification leads to the production of fruit in our lives, benefiting those around us. - Abiding in Christ is facilitated through His word, the gospel, the Holy Spirit, obedience, and prayer. - These practices lead to glorifying God and experiencing joy. Time Stamps 00:00 Introduction and Recap of Previous Episode 01:15 Discussion on Scottie Scheffler's Performance at the Olympics 04:07 Favorite Swing Aids and Glorifying God Through Golf 06:35 How to Spread God's Message Effectively While Playing Golf 14:22 Preview of Greensboro Tournament and Picks 16:06 Introduction to the Bible Verse John 15:5 17:06 Exploring the Metaphor of the Vine and Branches 25:41 The Importance of Abiding in Christ for Spiritual Fruitfulness 26:11 Living for the Lord and Bearing Fruit 33:42 Abiding in Christ through His Word, Gospel, and Spirit 43:49 The Role of the Holy Spirit in Abiding in Christ 46:44 Obedience as a Means of Abiding in Christ 50:10 Prayer as a Means of Abiding in Christ 54:22 Glorifying God and Experiencing Joy through Abiding in Christ