Look Back
- What are you thankful for?
- What is causing you stress?
- How many days did you read the Bible? What is God saying?
- Review - what did you learn from John 14?
- What is your spiritual growth goal?
Look Up: Fruit of the Spirit.
- Read John 15:1-17 What does the Spirit do? John 15:10-12
- What fruit is Jesus talking about? v. 11-12, 14:27
- How do we remain in Jesus? v. 7,10
- Read Galatians 5:13-6:2
- What does being controlled by the flesh look like? v. 19-21
- How do you know if you are following the Spirit? v. 22-23
| Spirit | Flesh |
| Am I filled with love for others? | Am I selfish? Struggle with lust? |
| Am I full of joy in hard times? | Do circumstances rob me of joy? |
| Am I full of peace? | Am I worried, anxious, & stressed? |
| Am I patient & slow to anger? | Am I quick to anger & jealousy? |
| Am I being kind? | Am I rude, judgmental & divisive? |
| Am I doing good for others? | Do I only do what is good for me? |
| Am I faithful to my promises even when it is costly to me? | Do I only keep my promises when it’s convenient? Do I lie? |
| Am I gentle when angry? | Do I lash out and cause strife? |
| Am I exercising self-control? | Am I gratifying my every desire? |
- What is the result of being led by the Spirit? v. 13-17, 24-26
Look Forward
Set goals & pray for goals
- What are you doing well? What do you need to change?
- Who needs to hear this? Who will you teach this?
- Read Revival is Simple daily this week
- Set Goal: Invite someone to study the Bible this week and share what you are learning about following the Spirit.
- Prayer Focus: God’s Forgiveness - Matthew 6:12
- Father, forgive me and help me forgive others.
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