A look at what’s in the Setpember mailer (everything for the October study)
This is the “unboxing” of the October mailer with the November journal, “The Vine and the vineyard”!
The relationship between the master of the vineyard and the vineyard itself is a wonder to behold as described in the Bible.
We know from Old Testament imagery and New Testament parables that God as the master takes loving care of his people and his kingdom (the vineyard), giving it the best possible chance of thriving in Him.
But it doesn’t just stop there. The master isn’t removed from the scene. We see more imagery further into the New Testament that tells us that Jesus is the vine and we are the branches. We are not left on our own - in fact, Jesus came to show us truth (John 1:14, 18:37) and to show how we can yield much fruit in him and for him.
So as the Son is the source, and as the Father tends the vineyard, we aren’t left on our own. Instead, we are allowed to be a part of the abundant kingdom of our God.
So let’s look at these parables and imageries of vineyards in the Bible and find how we can thrive in Him.
This is what our everseeking subscribers are studying in November 2026! So let’s take a closer look at everything in the study and the mailer…
The journal
Before we study these vineyard passages, we need to remember context:
Isaiah 5 – the vineyard = his people
God speaking to his people Israel and Judah, who were wandering away from God before ending up in exile, away from home but still with the promise that they could come home to God. (Old Testament)
Matthew 21:33-46, Mark12:1-12, and Luke 20:9-19
Jesus speaking to the chief priests and other Jewish authorities through a parable. It’s the parable of a master entrusting his carefully planted vineyard to certain tenants who abused it and what the rightful master does as a result. (New Testament)
Matthew 21:28-32 – the vineyard = where we do his will
A parable of two sons and if they would work in their father’s vineyard. (New Testament)
Matthew 20:1-16 – the vineyard = part of the kingdom of God
A comparison of the master sending workers into his vineyard and what he gives them in the end. (New Testament)
John 15 – the vine = Jesus, the branches = us
The imagery of us abiding in Jesus to bear fruit and grow! (New Testament)
Example of the main study pages in this November 2026 journal, “The Vine and the vineyard”
Some of these passages were written to specific people at the time. But the message isn’t for them alone.
Sometimes we look at certain passages and think, “Well God wasn’t technically talking to me.” But we are mankind. Moreover, we are God’s people, serving the same God who never changes. What makes us think we would (or do) act any differently? His will remains: that we stay faithful in response to his own faithfulness.
So as we read the stories of the vineyards throughout the Old and New Testament, each on its own and collectively, we are listening for the reminders that God gives us of how we can beautifully abide in him and be a part of the incredibly loved vineyard of God.
What it looks like to journal through this journal!
The main theme of this journal is the story of God and his people as told by Jesus in the parable of the vineyard(s).
We get three accounts of it in Matthew 21:33-46, Mark 12:1-12, and Luke 20:9-19. The story starts with what happened in the Old Testament and continues into what happens in the New Testament (but for those who were hearing this for the first time when Jesus tells this parable, some of the events hadn’t even taken place yet!).
For each page, we’ll fill in the missing parts of the story and what each part represents in the boxes (see answers in small upside down print on the page!) to help us follow along. Enjoy the encouragement note and sometimes an extra connection verse.
As we unfold this story of the Old and New Testament in the above parable, you’ll see that we’ll pause and bring in other vineyard stories that layer in: days 05-07 looks at the beloved but broken vineyard in Isaiah 5, while days 12-16 looks at what it means to work in the vineyard in Matthew 20:1-16 and Matthew 21:28-32.
On the bottom half of all these main study pages (days 1-20), we look at the most important part – the illustration of the Vine (Jesus himself, that allows us to be who we are as his people) by looking at John 15:1-17. Though they may not be in verse order, they are selected to match the thought from the top half of the page/ the parables. Think through the question and how it all connects.
Example of the optional study pages in November 2026 journal, “The Vine and the vineyard”
Studying through this takes us through the main 20 days of study. As in every everseeking journal, the “main study” can be done in 20 days because we all have those moments where we get behind, so this gives a little room.
But if you’re studying every day and get to day 20 and you still have 10 more days in the month, there are 10 extra pages of the journal (called “optional pages”) that take a deeper look at what we already studied.
In this journal… we look more closely at each “represents” box we saw in the main study pages (Scriptures from each day referenced). We think through what those mean in our lives, connect it with other verses, and see how we can stay strong in our God.
So whether you complete the main study with the 20 pages or the main 20 + the optional 10, you have succeeded in spending the month studying the Word of God!
The washi tape
As always, every everseeking journal comes with it’s set of washi tape: solid and patterned!
This month’s washi tape matches the violet theme this month and a similar solid color washi tape! We use these for highlighting certain thoughts, creating tabs throughout the journal, decorating, adding extra notes (scrapbooking style), color coding, and more! For more details, check out our “How to use washi tape for Bible journaling” blog at https://www.evergreencypress.com/blog/how-to-use-washi-tape-for-bible-journaling.
Jewel-tone Bible tabs (full set)
Extras with the November 2026 journal
When we saw these Bible tabs, we thought they were so pretty and kept thinking how fun it would be to share it with our subscribers!
And there are so many ways to use them…
The usual way, marking the books of your Bible…
…for organization of your different journals so you can file through what journals go through what books of the Bible (example: Ephesians for Ephesians journal, Acts for the “Those who first believed” everseeking journal etc)…
…and/or for notetaking, tabbing your notebook with the different books you want to study!
And that’s a wrap!
And that’s a wrap for the November journal that came in the October mailer! We loved putting this one together for our subscribers.
If you are an everseeker, we would love to hear your feedback on this journal and mailer, whether on our social media posts or through email.
And if you aren’t a subscriber, we have a spot saved for you for the next available mailer, with the next journal and extras! This is only available for those who subscribe by the first of the month — so don’t miss out!
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