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The Most Essential Connection in Marriage

Scripture(s): “I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. 2 Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit He takes away, and every branch that does bear fruit He prunes, that it may bear more fruit. 3 Already you are clean because of the Word that I have spoken to you. 4 Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in Me. 5 I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in Me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from Me you can do nothing. 6 If anyone does not abide in Me he is thrown away like a branch and withers; and the branches are gathered, thrown into the fire, and burned. 7 If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.” John 15:1-7

Find out how to have a personal relationship with Jesus - the vital connection we all need in life and in marriage:

https://www.abidingmarriage.org/thegospel

Link to Post on Abiding Marriage Blog by Bill Elliff: https://www.abidingmarriage.org/post/the-abiding-marriage

Resources for going deeper on Abiding in Jesus:

1. Ligonier Ministries: https://www.ligonier.org/blog/what-does-it-mean-abide-christ/
2. Bible Study Tools: https://www.biblestudytools.com/bible-study/topical-studies/simple-ways-to-understand-and-apply-the-command-to-abide.html

Resources for Bible Study:

1. Cru: How to Study the Bible: https://www.cru.org/us/en/train-and-grow/bible-studies/personal-bible-study/how-to-study-the-bible-on-your-own.html
2. Navigators: 4 R’s of Bible Study: https://www.navigators.org/four-rs-bible-study/

Online Bible Commentaries:

1. Bible Gateway Reformation Study Bible: https://www.biblegateway.com/resources/reformation-study-bible/toc/
2. Enduring Word Commentary: https://enduringword.com/bible-commentary/

Resources for Prayer:

1. Desiring God: Prayer Help: https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/prayer-for-beginners
2. Navigators: The Prayer Hand: https://www.navigators.org/resource/the-prayer-hand/
3. Bill’s book on prayer - link here

Resources on the Holy Spirit:

1. Cru: Holy Spirit Resources: https://www.cru.org/us/en/train-and-grow/spiritual-growth/holy-spirit-resource-kit.html
2. Desiring God: How to Be Filled with the Spirit: https://www.desiringgod.org/labs/how-to-be-filled-with-the-holy-spirit

Podcast Music: Moving to Places New by Big Score Audio