Intro Ben Davis July 1st & 2nd, 2017
Notes & Discussion Questions
Intro Ben Davis July 1st & 2nd, 2017
New You – The Fruit of the Spirit Introduction Main Idea
Reasons to learn about the Fruit of the Spirit:
The fruit of the Spirit is the spontaneous work of the Holy Spirit in us. The Spirit produces these characters found in the nature of Christ. They are the byproducts of Christ’s control—we can’t obtain them by trying to get them without his help. If we want the fruit of the Spirit to grow in us, we must join our lives to his. We must know him, love him, remember him, and imitate him. As a result, we will fulfill the intended purpose of the law—to love God and our neighbors.
The Fruit can ___________________________ you.
Ice Breaker
The mission of RiverGlen Church is to make __________ and ______________ followers of Jesus.
What are some characteristics you have heard taught about God that you do not believe?
The 9 Fruit give us a clear picture of what it looks like to ____________ ______________ and ___________ more like him.
Scripture
Galatians 5:22-23 “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and selfcontrol.”
4 Action Steps 1. P________________
2. P________________
3. P________________
4. P________________
John 15:2 “…every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful.”
Read Galatians 5:16-23 • What motivates you to live a good life? • What two things are in conflict with each other? (v17) If e are made alive by the spirit, why do we still struggle with sin? • Can a person who lives according to the “acts of the sinful nature” in verses 19-21 be a true Christian? • How can you and God’s spirit weed out the sinful nature and grow in the fruit of the Spirit? • Which spiritual fruits are blossoming in your life? Which are still in the bud? • What is the biggest change that being a Christian has made in your life? How do you sense God calling you to change your lifestyle? From the Message • Why do you want to be a new you? What is the value in becoming new? • How do people measure spiritual growth? What is the standard God uses? • What are the differences between spiritual gifts and the fruit of the Spirit?
• • • • • Pray
Ben called the fruit of the Spirit a result list, not a to-do list, why? How does it feel to belong to a “me too” kind of church? Respond to the statement “All of us are like the rest of us.” What does that mean to you? How can you incorporate the four action steps Ben gave in the message? What are all nine of the fruit? ☺
Intro Ben Davis July 1st & 2nd, 2017
New You – The Fruit of the Spirit Introduction Main Idea
Reasons to learn about the Fruit of the Spirit:
The fruit of the Spirit is the spontaneous work of the Holy Spirit in us. The Spirit produces these characters found in the nature of Christ. They are the byproducts of Christ’s control—we can’t obtain them by trying to get them without his help. If we want the fruit of the Spirit to grow in us, we must join our lives to his. We must know him, love him, remember him, and imitate him. As a result, we will fulfill the intended purpose of the law—to love God and our neighbors.
The Fruit can ___________________________ you.
Ice Breaker
The mission of RiverGlen Church is to make __________ and ______________ followers of Jesus.
What are some characteristics you have heard taught about God that you do not believe?
The 9 Fruit give us a clear picture of what it looks like to ____________ ______________ and ___________ more like him.
Scripture
Galatians 5:22-23 “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and selfcontrol.”
4 Action Steps 1. P________________
2. P________________
3. P________________
4. P________________
John 15:2 “…every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful.”
Read Galatians 5:16-23 • What motivates you to live a good life? • What two things are in conflict with each other? (v17) If e are made alive by the spirit, why do we still struggle with sin? • Can a person who lives according to the “acts of the sinful nature” in verses 19-21 be a true Christian? • How can you and God’s spirit weed out the sinful nature and grow in the fruit of the Spirit? • Which spiritual fruits are blossoming in your life? Which are still in the bud? • What is the biggest change that being a Christian has made in your life? How do you sense God calling you to change your lifestyle? From the Message • Why do you want to be a new you? What is the value in becoming new? • How do people measure spiritual growth? What is the standard God uses? • What are the differences between spiritual gifts and the fruit of the Spirit?
• • • • • Pray
Ben called the fruit of the Spirit a result list, not a to-do list, why? How does it feel to belong to a “me too” kind of church? Respond to the statement “All of us are like the rest of us.” What does that mean to you? How can you incorporate the four action steps Ben gave in the message? What are all nine of the fruit? ☺
