From the Fig Tree to the Vine

LIVE THE LIFE YOU WERE BORN AGAIN TO LIVE Michael was deeply committed to Jesus, but unaware of deception and mixture that were skewing his understanding and choking his life. Follow along with his story, as biblical insights and dramatic encounters with God gradually opened his eyes to see the penetrating reality that, “if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation.” (2 Corinthians 5:17). Explore five key elements Michael embraced for living the new creation life, and engage the stunning reality of being one with Jesus – the very fulfilment of his prayer (John 17:21). Jesus is the vine, and only by living in union with him can we bear much fruit, just like he said: “I am the vine, you are the branches; he who abides in Me and I in him, bears much fruit, for apart from Me you can do nothing.” (John 15:5). To become a fruitful branch, abandon misaligned beliefs and behavior to instead engage union with Jesus. Explore Michael’s clear biblical explanations and then activate his step-by-step applications to learn how to abide. Refocus, from trying to fix brokenness to taking hold of wholeness, and embrace liberating clarity on big questions such as: • What is the fruit Jesus is looking for? • How do I find my place in God’s plan? • Why is it so hard to share my faith with others? • How can I know God’s voice and walk in his will? • Why do I get stuck in cycles of failure or fleshly habits? • How do I prepare for God’s judgment at the end of the age? • What does it mean for me to take up my cross and follow Jesus? • How can we overcome divisions and find unity in the body of Christ? This book is a manual on how to engage the life-purpose Jesus defined for each one of us, when he said, “My Father is glorified by this, that you bear much fruit, and so prove to be My disciples.” (John 15:8).