Listening Practice:

Watch the video clip again and fill in the missing words from the dropdown box:

1 "I am the real vine, and my Father is the .

2 He breaks off every branch in me that does not bear fruit, and he every branch that does bear fruit, so that it will be and bear more fruit.

3 You have been made clean already by the teaching I have given you.

4 Remain to me, and I will remain united to you. A branch cannot bear fruit by itself; it can do so only if it remains in the . In the same way you cannot bear fruit unless you remain in me.

5 "I am the vine, and you are the branches. Those who in me, and I in them, will bear much ; for you can do nothing without me.

6 Those who do not remain in me are out like a branch and dry up; such branches are up and thrown into the fire, where they are burn ed .

7 If you remain in me and my remain in you, then you will ask for anything you , and you shall have it.

8 My Father's glory is shown by your bearing much fruit; and in this way you become my .

9 I love you , just as the Father loves me; remain in my love.

10 If you obey my , you will remain in my love, just as I have obeyed my Father's commands and remain in his love.

11 "I have told you this so that my may be in you and that your joy may be complete.

12 My is this: love one another, just as I love you.

13 The greatest you can have for your friends is to give your life for them.

14 And you are my friends if you do what I command you.

15 I do not call you any longer, because servants do not know what their is doing. Instead, I call you friends, because I have told you everything I have heard from my Father.

16 You did not choose me; I you and appointed you to go and bear much fruit, the kind of fruit that . And so the Father will give you you ask of him in my name.

17 This, then, is what I command you: love one .

True or False Questions: Write True or False before each statement. If the statement is false, make a correct statement.

1. In this passage, Jesus is teaching us how to be a successful fruit farmer.
2. A master tells his servants everything. He keeps nothing to himself.
3. Jesus' disciples are those who love Him and obey Him.
4. We can't ask God for things when we pray.

Matching exercise: Match the words on the left with the definitions on the right:

Completion exercise: Complete these sentences with words from the exercise above: (Hint: you may need to change the form of the word.)

1. That writer's books have popular for many years.
2. I to go to the movies alone.
3. That company its expenses.
4. Athletes pain to win races.
5. She knew the of being in good health and having no problems in life.
6. Farmers their corn when it is ready.
7. The nation against its enemy.
8. cover the hills in wine country.

Comprehension and discussion questions: Discuss these questions in your group or with a partner.

1. What does Jesus compare Himself to in this passage?
2. What's His main point?
3. In the comparison, who are the branches?
4. Describe the connection between a vine and its branches. What do you think is the fruit that Jesus is talking about?
5. How can a person remain united to Jesus?
6. What benefits result from remaining united to Jesus?
7. What is the greatest love a person can show to another?
8. What is the difference between being a servant and a friend?
9. Why did Jesus choose His disciples?
10. What does Jesus say about asking God for things?