First Look Bible Study - John 15:1 - 8 (Easter V)

An LGBT+ friendly Bible study for the Fifth Week of Easter, based on Jesus declaring himself to be the True Vine in John 15:1 - 8. To get the most out of this Bible study, download the sheet (First Look Sheet 20210427.pdf) from here: http://tiny.cc/29pysz Questions to ponder: 1) Have you ever experienced being pruned by God the Gardener? What happened, and what changed because of that experience? 2) Read one or more passages relating to vines and/or vineyards (e.g. Isaiah 5:1 – 7, Psalm 80, Mark 12:1 – 12, etc.). How do they compare to John 15:1 - 8? 3) What might need pruning back in our own lives and in the lives of our churches, as the UK begins to emerge more fully out of lockdown? 4) What does it mean to abide in Christ and to bear fruit for God? 5) How is this reading good news for today?