Q1: What did Jesus mean when he said you cannot produce fruit on your own?

Q2: What is Jesus’ role in producing fruit in his disciples?

Q3: Why is it difficult to work through sufferings or trials?

Q4: How does what Jesus says here alter our perspective on our trials?

Q5: Jesus promises that even the good branches are pruned. Why do you think this is?

Q6: In what ways have you seen this pruning in your own life?

Q7: Jesus says that Gospel fruit is the only real evidence of the Holy Spirit’s work in your life. To what extent should this help us identify true Christians from those who have merely the appearance of being Christians?

Q8: What should you do if you evaluate your life and see you haven’t really grown spiritually? What should you do if you see that you have grown spiritually? How can you tell the difference

Q9: What is the next step for you to grow and bear fruit today?