Fruit of the Spirit - Study Worksheet 1

Study Worksheet

Read Galatians 5:13-26:

1. In your own words define "Fruit of the Spirit".

2. List the fruit given in the passage.

3. What other fruit of the Holy Spirit might we experience that aren't listed in this passage?

4. From this passage, what are the benefits of walking in the Spirit?

Read the Forward in the book The Fruit Of The Spirit:

5. According to Bill Bright, what "could literally change the world"?

Read Chapter 1 Introduction in the book The Fruit Of The Spirit:

6. What is the purpose of God's pruning in our lives?  What sorts of things might God prune away?

7. What does the Branch receive from the Vine?  What does it owe to the Vine?

8. Who is the Gardener and why can we trust the Gardener's pruning?

9. What are the dangers of having a "comfortable" faith?  Give verses to support your thinking (example: 1 Corinthians 10:12).

10. The book tells us that the "secret to Jesus fruitful life was his contact with the Father".  What methods were given for us to "remain in" Jesus?  Can you think of any other methods?

11. What are the purposes of Spiritual Fruit?

12. What roles do the Father / Son / Holy Spirit play in producing Spiritual Fruit?

13.  Describe in your own words how our obedience relates to our fruitfulness in Christ.

14. Ponder the list of questions under the subheading "The Fruit of the Spirit".  Which question challenged you the most?  Why?

15. Find 2-3 Bible verses (not from this week's readings) which describe the role of the Holy Spirit in the life of a believer.