Over the Summer we will be hearing from various speakers unpacking what supernatural living looks like based on Galatians 5 and the fruit of the Spirit. If you are meeting as a Life Group during this period, take some time to explore the Fruit of the Spirit. 

Galatians 5:19-23 - “The fruits of the Holy Spirit”

19 Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness,20 Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies,21 Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God.22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,23 Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.

What kind of fruit do you get if you plant a mango tree? You guessed it mangoes! You know what you won’t get? Bananas or peaches or apples.

In John 3:6 (NIV), Jesus says, “Flesh gives birth to flesh, but the Spirit gives birth to spirit.” Translation: Only the Spirit in us can produce the fruit of the Spirit. A life that is rooted in the Spirit w ill see the Spirit produce His fruit in and through our lives. Deep gospel roots produce ripe gospel fruit. A life the Spirit is working in will produce love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. It will naturally flow from a heart that is submitted and surrendered to Him.

If you are meeting as a group over the summer, take some time each session to explore one or more of the Fruit of the Spirit as Paul outlines in Galatians 5. Use the following questions as a guide

1.   Describe someone who is walking in step with the Spirit. What does their life look like? 

2.  How can you identify fruit in your life?  - Choose a fruit or two each week for discussion.

3.  Do some self-examination today. Are you walking in the Spirit and producing good fruit?