JOHN—NOTE ON John 15:1 The OT frequently uses the vineyard or vine as a symbol for Israel, God’s covenant people. Note the two “vineyard songs” in Isaiah 1:1 (Isaiah 5:1; Isaiah 27:2). However, Israel’s failure to produce fruit resulted in divine judgment. Jesus, by contrast, is “the true vine.” His followers live in him and produce fruit.

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