Fruit of the Spirit Bible study Lesson 1 Bible Study by Sherri Harding 3/30/2020 This was originally written to be used for small group discussions.  I believe it can be used for individual study.  I am posting this for small group study using a social meeting app like WEBEX or ZOOM which during the COVID-19 pandemic is being offered for free use.   If you want more lessons, or want this in pdf for download, let me know and I'll see what I can do.   Questions below are from Scripture quoted from NIV version.   Discuss differences in translations and what that does for your understanding of the verse. Read Matthew 12: 15-37 Q1: In verses 33 – 35, who is talking? _________________ To whom is he talking and about what? __________________________________ Discuss verse 33. Q2: What is meant by “Make a tree good” or “bad”? __________________________________ Q3: What fruit did the Pharisees produce? _________________The Pharisees likely th...

How have you changed since you accepted Christ's gift of salvation? There are several ways to see that a person is new in Christ. One is evidenced in growth in fruit of the Spirit.  See Galations 5;22.  "..the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control."  Of course, this is a short list of the attributes of a Christian, or rather becoming more Christl-ike. I'm reading a book called "Love as a Way of Life" by Gary Chapman.  It lists several ways of loving others, including several from the Fruit of the Spirit list.  There are a lot of ways to grow in Christ. Others should be able to see your growth in Christ-likeness. But I believe you should also be aware of your own growth. You are the only one who knows about ill-feelings you may be harboring against someone.  That is not to say that it isn't obvious to other people but only you know the depth of ill feelings you have for someone w...