Episode 21

The Vine

Published on: 1st September, 2026

Jesus is still at the table with the disciples, or possibly walking toward the garden, hours before the cross, and he reaches for an image every single person listening would've instantly recognized — the vine. It wasn't a random metaphor. For centuries, Israel was the vine in scripture, and usually in a sad story — a vine that kept producing sour grapes no matter how much God tended it. So when Jesus says "I am the true vine," he's making a quiet but massive claim: everything Israel was supposed to be, he actually is.

Krissy sits in for Nathan and helps with our study today, we have a great trivia question and as always a fantastic joke of the week.

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Nathan Baze

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Luke Petty

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I'm a small business owner (really small, like just me!) working as a pool repair specialist. My wife and I have a house FULL of family and we try to keep it running as smoothly as possible.
I have a passion for research and I absolutely love learning more about the Bible, it's history, the people in the stories, the culture and the background. I serve a risen Savior and am completely humbled that He loves me.
I hope to share what I learn to as many people as possible, to help generate the same impact on their lives as the Word has had on mine.