1. The vine and the branches

    The article “PER320 - The Vine and the Branches” explores Jesus’ teaching in John 15:1-17, using the image of the vine and the branches to illustrate the relationship with his disciples. Jesus presents himself as the source of true spiritual fruitfulness, calling for a reciprocal union centered on love and obedience.

    Isaiah 5.1-7 (King James Version) :
    Now will I sing to my wellbeloved a song of my beloved touching his vineyard. My wellbeloved hath a vineyard in a very fruitful hill:Notea very…: Heb. the horn of the son of oilNotefenced: or, made a wall aboutNotemade: Heb. hewedNotetrodden…: Heb. for a treadingNotehis…: Heb. plant of his pleasuresNoteoppression: Heb. a scabAnd he fenced it, and gathered out the stones thereof, and planted it with the choicest vine, and built a tower in the midst of it, and also made a winepress therein: and he looked that it should bring forth grapes, and it brought forth wild grapes.And now, O inhabitants of Jerusalem, and men of Judah, judge, I pray you, betwixt me and my vineyard.What could have been done more to my vineyard, that I have not done in it? wherefore, when I looked that it should bring forth grapes, brought it forth wild grapes?And now go to; I will tell you what I will do to my vineyard: I will take away the hedge thereof, and it shall be eaten up; and break down the wall thereof, and it shall be trodden down:And I will lay it waste: it shall not be pruned, nor digged; but there shall come up briers and thorns: I will also command the clouds that they rain no rain upon it.For the vineyard of the LORD of hosts is the house of Israel, and the men of Judah his pleasant plant: and he looked for judgment, but behold oppression; for righteousness, but behold a cry.
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  2. Jesus the Messiah comforts his disciples

    In John 16.5-15, Jesus comforts his disciples, promising the Holy Spirit to guide them into the truth after his departure. This important passage highlights the mission of the Spirit: to convict of sin, of righteousness and of judgment, while ensuring the continuity of Jesus' teachings.

    John 14.26 (King James Version) :
    But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.
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  3. The farewell prayer: Jesus the Messiah prays for himself

    This article focuses on Jesus’ farewell prayer in the Gospel of John. Before his crucifixion, he prays aloud for his disciples according to the divine plan. Set in Jerusalem, the scene reveals the unity between Jesus and God, offering a solid testimony to strengthen the disciples’ faith. This prayer highlights Jesus’ awareness of the events to come and his commitment to his redemptive mission.

    John 17.4 (King James Version) :
    I have glorified thee on the earth: I have finished the work which thou gavest me to do.
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  4. The Promise of the Holy Spirit

    The article examines Jesus’ promise of the Holy Spirit in John 14.16-31. Jesus prepares his disciples for his departure, promising the Spirit of truth as the living bond between Christ and the Church. This text illustrates Jesus’ perfect obedience to the divine plan and his love shown by sending the Comforter.

    Luke 22.14-18 (King James Version) :
    And when the hour was come, he sat down, and the twelve apostles with him.And he said unto them, With desire I have desired to eat this passover with you before I suffer:For I say unto you, I will not any more eat thereof, until it be fulfilled in the kingdom of God.And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and said, Take this, and divide it among yourselves:For I say unto you, I will not drink of the fruit of the vine, until the kingdom of God shall come.
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