Thursday, March 5, 2015

Fruit of the Spirit - Study Worksheet 8


Study Worksheet

Read Chapter 8 Faithfulness in the book The Fruit Of The Spirit along with scriptures given in the questions below:

1. Explain the difference between being a child of God and being a friend of God.





2. Why do you think people struggle to obey God?





3. What "little things" (Matthew 25:21) might God expect you to do to show your faithfulness to Him?




4. a. What specific talents has God given to you?




b. Which of these talents are being used in some way for God's purposes?




c. How else might God put those talents to work for His purposes?




5. In the section titled "More Responsibility is Good" read the story of John Egglen.  Take a few minutes to reflect on this story and pray.  Where might God be asking you to be brave for His purposes?





6. Why do you think God equates Laziness (as concerns talents He has given) with Wickedness?




7. In your own words, explain the relationship between Wisdom & Faithfulness.





8. What might be some means of building loyal friendships?





9. What circumstances cause you to struggle to keep your commitments?





10. What do the following verses teach you about God's Faithfulness:
a. Genesis 32:10


b. Exodus 34:6


c. Psalm 40:11


d. Psalm 89:32-33


e. Isaiah 11:5 (speaking of Messiah)


f. Isaiah 42:3 (speaking of Messiah)


11. What do the following verses tell you about faithfulness among God's chosen?
a. Joshua 24:14


b. 1 Samuel 26:23


c. 3 John 1:3-4



d. Revelation 13:10


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