Join me for my Sunday message, "Last Words, A Walk in the Vineyard." The final verse of John 14 reflects the words of Jesus entreating His disciples to go out from the Upper Room where they had just finished celebrating the Passover Meal. The Teaching of the Last Supper Discourses would continue, but now they would happen as they walked through the streets of Jerusalem, through the gates and outside the walls toward Gethsemane. No doubt as they walked, they likely came near or through one of the many vineyards that dotted the hillsides around the city.

It would be here, using the vineyard as an illustration that Jesus would give is teaching regarding the vine and branches. His words would be both an encouragement and admonishment to His faithful friends. In order for them to bear "much fruit that would last" in the future, they would doubtless need to stay connected, endure correction and enjoy the conception of fruit from their efforts to continue and complete the works of the Master.

This will likely be my last teaching on Sunday Facebook Live for a least a couple of weeks. I solicit your prayers as I undergo a knee replacement surgery on Wednesday, May 15th. I will be back as soon as possible. Until then, keep abiding in the Vine!