In August & September, we are studying the fruits of the Spirit. The foundational scripture is Galatians 5:22-23 “ 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 [a]gentleness, self-control. Against such, there is no law. (NKJV)
The Amplified Version “22 But the fruit of the Spirit [the result of His presence within us] is love [unselfish concern for others], joy, [inner] peace, patience [not the ability to wait, but how we act while waiting], kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, self-control. Against such things, there is no law.”
In August, we are only going to study the first four (4) fruits of the Spirit which are love, joy, peace, and longsuffering. The remaining will be studied in September.
Week One: Love (Read I Corinthians 13: 4-13)
- Ephesians 3:16-17
- John 13:34-35
- John 17:26
- Psalms 69:16
- Romans 5:5
- Romans 13:10
- I John 4:16
Week 2: Joy (Read: Nehemiah 8:10)
- John 15:11
- John 16:24
- Romans 15:13
- I Thessalonians 1:6
- I Peter 1:8
- I John 1:4
- Romans 14:7
Week 3: Peace (Read Colossians 3:15)
- Romans 5:1
- John 16:33
- I Peter 3:11
- Psalm 4:8
- II Corinthians 13:11
- II Thessalonians 3:16
- Philippians 4:9
Week 4: Patience (Read Colossians 1:11)
- Proverbs 15:18
- Ecclesiastes 7:8
- James 5:8
- Romans 12:12
- Romans 8:25
- Colossians 3:12
- Romans 15:5
Reflection:
- After reading each week, what knowledge and wisdom did you gain?
- What scripture impacted your life and why?
- Describe a pivotal moment that changed you as you reflect on the scriptures you read