Where Israel had failed to produce good fruit, Jesus now claims to be the faithful and fruitful vine.  

Jesus instructed his followers to focus their attention on abiding rather than production.

The way to abide is to obey his commands.

The more we abide in Jesus, the more we release what’s already inside of us – His Spirit. And this isn’t burdensome. 

Because of who Jesus is we get to abide and be his friend.