LESSON



LESSON 13MAY 29, 2022SUBJECT: The Spiritual Fruit of FreedomDEVOTIONAL READING: Isaiah 32:1-8BACKGROUND LESSON: Galatians 5:16-26MEMORY VERSE: Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit. Galatians 5:25 NIVLESSON AIM: To learn how to refuse the works of the flesh and live a holy life in the Spirit.INTERNATIONAL SUNDAY SCHOOL STUDY OUTLINEI. FREEDOM IN THE SPIRIT: GALATIANS 5:16-18What is the key to forsaking the desires of the flesh (the sinful nature)? Galatians 5:16What is the ongoing war (conflict) taking place in the spiritual realm? Why? Galatians 5:17What is the believer’s relationship to the law if led by the Spirit? Galatians 5:18II. FREEDOM FROM THE WORKS OF THE FLESH: GALATIANS 5:19-21What does Paul say about the works (acts, deeds) of the flesh (sinful nature)? Galatians 5:19aWhat are the works (acts, deeds) of the flesh (sinful nature)? Discuss each (Use a Modern Version of the Bible to help make clearer.) Categorize these works. Galatians 5:19b-21v. 19bcd – Sexual SinsThe first three; (KJV and NKJV include a fourth sexual sin – v. 19e)v. 20ab – Sins of False Religion and the OccultThe next twovv. 20cdefghi - 21a – Sins of Conflict, Attitude, EmotionsThe next eight sins v. 21b – Deadly Sin (KJV, NKJV)Only (KJV and NKJV) include this sinv. 21bc or v. 21cd (KJV, NKJV) – Sins of Substance Abuse and Wild LivingThe last two v. 21e or v. 21f – Expansion of the previous sins (NIV and other Versions)How do we know the sins mentioned in Galatians 5:19-21 are not an exhaustive list? Galatians 5:21e or 5:21f (KJV, NKJV)According to the end of Galatians 5:21, what will those controlled by the flesh not inherit? III. FREEDOM IN THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT: GALATIANS 5:22-23What is the fruit of the Spirit? How many? Discuss each. (Notice the Bible never refers to the fruit as plural. Why do you think so?) Galatians 5:22-23What is Paul’s conclusion after listing the fruit of the Spirit? Galatians 5:23cIV. FREEDOM WALKING IN THE SPIRIT: GALATIANS 5:24-26What is the sign that a person belongs to Christ? Galatians 5:24; Romans 6:6-7How do we show we are living by the Spirit? Galatians 5:25What do you think it means to live or walk by the Spirit? What are the rewards? Romans 8:5-16v. 5bv. 6bv. 9abv. 13bv. 14av. 16What specific sins does Paul mention to help us determine whether we are humble? Galatians 5:26v. 26av. 26bv. 26cSUMMARY AND DISCUSSIONHow does one receive the Holy Spirit?Acts 2:38Luke 11:13Which spiritual fruit do you need to develop more? How can you accomplish this? Matthew 7:7-8 ................
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