Bible Quote by J. Vernon McGee
“In the Old Testament…God is the owner of the vineyard. Here He is the Keeper, the Farmer, the One who takes care of the vineyard. Jesus is the genuine Vine, and the Father takes care of Him…In the Old Testament it is prophesied that the Lord Jesus would grow up before Him as a tender plant and as a root out of the dry ground. Think how often the Father intervened to save Jesus from the devil who wished to slay Him. The Father is the One who cared for the Vine, and He will care for the branches, too.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Vine and the Branches, 1970s
The passage likens God to a caretaker of a vineyard, Jesus as the true vine, and believers as branches that receive nourishment and protection from the Father.
In simple terms: God cares for Jesus and believers like a gardener cares for vines.
Key Takeaway
Trust divine care and remain rooted in faith.
Themes
faith
spirituality
dependence
growth
Mood
reverent
hopeful
Type
scriptural
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- church teaching
- spiritual counseling
- reading scripture
- meditation on faith
Key Concepts
theology
biblical metaphor
divine providence
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you experience divine care in daily life?
- What does being a 'branch' mean to you?
A Different Perspective
Interpretation may vary across denominations and personal beliefs.
