Eat
Read the passage slowly, read it again, then retell it in your own words. If you can't retell it, read it once more.
- Read
- Reread
- Retell
Digest
Answer from what the passage actually says — stay in the text.
What does this passage show me about God?
- What does Jesus say happens to a branch that remains in him, and one that does not?
What does it show me about people — and about myself?
- What does it look like for you to remain in Jesus?
What will I obey this week? (a concrete step, with a day)
- What is one way you will stay connected to Jesus every day this week?
Who will I tell?
- Who could you help stay connected to Jesus?
Grow
Growth is God's part, not yours. Do the cycle faithfully and trust Him to give the growth (1 Corinthians 3:6–7).
Pray
Jesus, you are the vine and I am a branch. Help me remain in you, for apart from you I can do nothing.